- Enrollment
- 1,483
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Syracuse, NY
Lincoln Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Lincoln Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 362859003868
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lincoln Middle School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #3 of 6
- middle schools in Syracuse · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.1:1
- students per teacher
- 89.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Lincoln Middle School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Middle School ranks #3 of 6 middle schools in Syracuse, NY.
School address
District: Syracuse City School District · New York
NCES ID 362859003868 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-26 students YoY
Lincoln Middle School shrank from 508 students in 2022-23 to 482 in 2023-24 (-5.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 47.7 → 47.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-26 students YoY 362859003868 · Syracuse, NY Middle · SMALL · TRAD
476 enr · 10.1:1 · 89.4% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Henninger High School (1,483 students)
Lincoln Middle School shrank from 508 students in 2022-23 to 482 in 2023-24 (-5.1%). Teacher FTE lost 47.7 → 47.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Lincoln Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Henninger High
Henninger High School
1,483 students
- Nottingham Hig
Nottingham High School
1,350 students
- Corcoran High
Corcoran High School
1,338 students
- Public Service
Public Service Leadership Academy at Fowler
1,126 students
- Huntington K-8
Huntington K-8 School
934 students
- This school 476
Lincoln Middle School
476 students
What this shows Lincoln Middle School reports 476 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 New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.1:1 | ▼ 14% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 89.4% | ▲ 59% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 476 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.1:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
476
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
89.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% above the New York average of 56.2%
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
10.1:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 31% in New York - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
77.7%
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
$26,097
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $28,120
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 238 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
38
in-school suspensions + 127 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 34.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 48.5%
White 19.1%
Hispanic or Latino 12.0%
Asian 9.9%
Two or More 8.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.9%
Largest group: African American at 48.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.6, Lincoln Middle School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Syracuse City School District reports $26,097 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henninger High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Nottingham High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Corcoran High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Public Service Leadership Academy at Fowler | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Huntington K-8 School | Larger | Lower 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
- 1,350
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,338
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,126
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 934
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
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 (~476 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Lincoln Middle School
How many students attend Lincoln Middle School?
Lincoln Middle School has 476 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Syracuse, NY. CCD year-over-year: 508 (2022-23) → 482 (2023-24), down 26.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Middle School is 10.1:1, which is 14% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 36% lower 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?
89.4% of students at Lincoln Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lincoln Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Lincoln Middle School is African American at 48.5% of enrollment, in Syracuse, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lincoln Middle School?
Lincoln Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical 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 Syracuse?
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Middle School ranks #3 of 6 middle schools in Syracuse, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Syracuse on the city page.
What other schools are in Syracuse City School District?
Besides Lincoln Middle School, Syracuse City School District also operates Henninger High School (1,483 students), Nottingham High School (1,350 students), and Corcoran High School (1,338 students). See the Syracuse City School District district page for the complete list.