- Enrollment
- 810
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Ypsilanti, MI
Lincoln Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Lincoln Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 262157005856
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 6
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lincoln Middle School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #13 of 18
- public schools in Ypsilanti · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.8:1
- students per teacher
- 49.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Lincoln Middle School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Middle School ranks #13 of 18 public schools in Ypsilanti, MI.
School address
District: Lincoln Consolidated School District · Michigan
NCES ID 262157005856 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-47 students YoY
Lincoln Middle School shrank from 734 students in 2022-23 to 687 in 2023-24 (-6.4%).
Teacher FTE added 40.3 → 43.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-47 students YoY 262157005856 · Ypsilanti, MI Middle · MID · TRAD
712 enr · 17.8:1 · 49.5% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Lincoln Senior High School (810 students)
Lincoln Middle School shrank from 734 students in 2022-23 to 687 in 2023-24 (-6.4%). Teacher FTE added 40.3 → 43.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Lincoln Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lincoln Senior
Lincoln Senior High School
810 students
- This school
Lincoln Middle School
712 students
- Brick Elementa
Brick Elementary School
500 students
- Childs Element
Childs Elementary School
493 students
- Bishop Element
Bishop Elementary School
486 students
- Lcs Virtual Ac 121
Lcs Virtual Academy
121 students
What this shows Lincoln Middle School reports 712 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lincoln Middle School compares
Lincoln Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.8:1 | ▲ 2% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.5% | ▼ 9% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 712 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.8:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
712
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.8:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 61% in Michigan - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
37.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,330
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 356 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
123
in-school suspensions + 160 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 39.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 48.0%
African American 28.8%
Two or More 14.3%
Hispanic or Latino 7.2%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 48.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.1, Lincoln Middle School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Lincoln Consolidated School District reports $16,330 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lincoln Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Senior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Brick Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Childs Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bishop Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lcs Virtual Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lincoln Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 500
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 493
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 486
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 121
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~712 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lincoln Middle School
How many students attend Lincoln Middle School?
Lincoln Middle School has 712 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Ypsilanti, MI. CCD year-over-year: 734 (2022-23) → 687 (2023-24), down 47.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Middle School is 17.8:1, which is 2% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lincoln Middle School?
49.5% of students at Lincoln Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lincoln Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Lincoln Middle School is White at 48.0% of enrollment, in Ypsilanti, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lincoln Middle School?
Lincoln Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lincoln Middle School rank among public schools in Ypsilanti?
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Middle School ranks #13 of 18 public schools in Ypsilanti, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Ypsilanti on the city page.
What other schools are in Lincoln Consolidated School District?
Besides Lincoln Middle School, Lincoln Consolidated School District also operates Lincoln Senior High School (810 students), Brick Elementary School (500 students), and Childs Elementary School (493 students). See the Lincoln Consolidated School District district page for the complete list.