- Enrollment
- 640
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+40 students YoY
Lincoln Middle School grew from 451 students in 2022-23 to 491 in 2023-24 (+8.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 30.6 → 23.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+40 students YoY 411158000614 · Cottage Grove, OR Middle · SMALL · TRAD
455 enr · 15.2:1 · 64.1% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Cottage Grove High School (640 students)
Lincoln Middle School grew from 451 students in 2022-23 to 491 in 2023-24 (+8.9%). Teacher FTE lost 30.6 → 23.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Lincoln Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cottage Grove
Cottage Grove High School
640 students
- This school
Lincoln Middle School
455 students
- Harrison Eleme
Harrison Elementary School
450 students
- Bohemia Elemen
Bohemia Elementary School
443 students
- Academy for Ch
Academy for Character Education
354 students
- Childs Way Cha 121
Childs Way Charter School
121 students
What this shows Lincoln Middle School reports 455 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lincoln Middle School compares
Lincoln Middle School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$15,558
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $21,075
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.
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
District finance for South Lane Sd 45j3 reports $15,558 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- 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
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 (~455 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 451 (2022-23) → 491 (2023-24), up 40.
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, 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 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.
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.