Enrollment
455
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Cottage Grove, OR
Lincoln Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Lincoln Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 411158000614
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lincoln Middle School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of Oregon schools.
- #5 of 8
- public schools in Cottage Grove · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.2:1
- small classes for Oregon
- 64.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Lincoln Middle School has class sizes smaller than 71% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Middle School ranks #5 of 8 public schools in Cottage Grove, OR.
School address
District: South Lane Sd 45j3 · Oregon
NCES ID 411158000614 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.2:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
-14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
64.1%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
+21% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lincoln Middle School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lincoln Middle School
Lincoln Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Cottage Grove, Oregon, enrolling 455 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of Oregon schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 64.1% lands close to the Oregon typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 455 puts it in the larger third of Oregon schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,273 scored Oregon schools.
Against 299 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #47.
Its student body is led by White (74%) and Hispanic or Latino (19%) (diversity index 41/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 228 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 42.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding South Lane Sd 45j3 spends $14,047 per pupil, 22% below the Oregon average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
South Lane Sd 45j3 also operates Cottage Grove High School (640 students) and Harrison Elementary School (450 students) alongside Lincoln Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Lincoln Middle School compares
Lincoln Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Oregon and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oregon | Oregon avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.2:1 | ▼ 14% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.1% | ▲ 21% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 455 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
455
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
64.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% above the Oregon average of 52.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 29% in Oregon - lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
42.4%
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
$14,047
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $18,086
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 228 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
35
in-school suspensions + 33 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 74.1%
Hispanic or Latino 18.7%
Two or More 4.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.8%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 74.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.3, Lincoln Middle School is less mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for South Lane Sd 45j3, which includes Lincoln Middle School.
$14,047
Per student
-22%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 25.8%
State 60.4%
Federal 13.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Lincoln Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cottage Grove High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harrison Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bohemia Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Academy for Character Education | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Childs Way Charter School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | 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
- 640
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 450
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 443
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 354
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 121
- Students per teacher
- 24.2:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Oregon, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~455 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Lincoln Middle School
How many students attend Lincoln Middle School?
Lincoln Middle School has 455 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Cottage Grove, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Middle School is 15.2:1, which is 14% lower than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 3% 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?
64.1% of students at Lincoln Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lincoln Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Lincoln Middle School is White at 74.1% of enrollment, in Cottage Grove, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lincoln Middle School?
Lincoln Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lincoln Middle School rank among public schools in Cottage Grove?
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Middle School ranks #5 of 8 public schools in Cottage Grove, OR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Cottage Grove on the city page.
Is Lincoln Middle School a good school?
Lincoln Middle School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of Oregon schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in South Lane Sd 45j3?
Besides Lincoln Middle School, South Lane Sd 45j3 also operates Cottage Grove High School (640 students), Harrison Elementary School (450 students), and Bohemia Elementary School (443 students). See the South Lane Sd 45j3 district page for the complete list.
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