- Enrollment
- 489
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Warren, MI
Lincoln Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Lincoln Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 263468007049
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lincoln Middle School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #2 of 6
- middle schools in Warren · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17:1
- students per teacher
- 88.5%
- 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 #2 of 6 middle schools in Warren, MI.
School address
District: Van Dyke Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 263468007049 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-33 students YoY
Lincoln Middle School shrank from 401 students in 2022-23 to 368 in 2023-24 (-8.2%).
Teacher FTE added 24.7 → 25.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-33 students YoY 263468007049 · Warren, MI Middle · SMALL · TRAD
408 enr · 17:1 · 88.5% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Lincoln High School (489 students)
Lincoln Middle School shrank from 401 students in 2022-23 to 368 in 2023-24 (-8.2%). Teacher FTE added 24.7 → 25.8 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 High S
Lincoln High School
489 students
- This school
Lincoln Middle School
408 students
- Lincoln Elemen
Lincoln Elementary School
378 students
- Marjorie Carls
Marjorie Carlson Elementary School
360 students
- Mckinley Eleme
Mckinley Elementary School
327 students
- Success Academ 64
Success Academy
64 students
What this shows Lincoln Middle School reports 408 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 | 17:1 | ▼ 3% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 88.5% | ▲ 63% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 408 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
408
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
88.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 63% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 53% in Michigan - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
64.7%
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
$19,724
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 272 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
158
in-school suspensions + 134 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 38.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 71.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 73.3%
Two or More 11.5%
White 10.0%
Hispanic or Latino 3.7%
Asian 1.5%
Largest group: African American at 73.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.8, Lincoln Middle School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Van Dyke Public Schools reports $19,724 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 High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Marjorie Carlson Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mckinley Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Success Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower 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
- 378
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 360
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 327
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 64
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Similar middle schools in Warren
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~408 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lincoln Middle School
How many students attend Lincoln Middle School?
Lincoln Middle School has 408 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Warren, MI. CCD year-over-year: 401 (2022-23) → 368 (2023-24), down 33.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Middle School is 17:1, which is 3% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lincoln Middle School?
88.5% 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 African American at 73.3% of enrollment, in Warren, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lincoln Middle School?
Lincoln Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (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 middle schools in Warren?
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Middle School ranks #2 of 6 middle schools in Warren, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Warren on the city page.
What other schools are in Van Dyke Public Schools?
Besides Lincoln Middle School, Van Dyke Public Schools also operates Lincoln High School (489 students), Lincoln Elementary School (378 students), and Marjorie Carlson Elementary School (360 students). See the Van Dyke Public Schools district page for the complete list.