Enrollment
346
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Clarkston, WA
Lincoln Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Lincoln Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 530132000237
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 20
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lincoln Middle School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #8 of 10
- public schools in Clarkston · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.3:1
- students per teacher
- 48.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Lincoln Middle School has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Middle School ranks #8 of 10 public schools in Clarkston, WA.
School address
District: Clarkston School District · Washington
NCES ID 530132000237 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.3:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
-2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
48.7%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+8% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lincoln Middle School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lincoln Middle School
Lincoln Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Clarkston, Washington, enrolling 346 students.
At 17.3:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Washington median, within a few percentage points of the 17.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 48.7% lands close to the Washington typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 346 students, its enrollment sits close to the Washington median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 92% of the 2,394 Washington schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 430 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Washington schools statewide, it ranks #399, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (74%) and Hispanic or Latino (15%) (diversity index 43/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 577 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Clarkston School District spends $15,221 per pupil, 22% below the Washington average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 20.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 87 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 346 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Clarkston School District also operates Charles Francis Adams High School (670 students) and Heights Elementary (358 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 Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.3:1 | ▼ 2% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.7% | ▲ 8% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 346 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.3:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
346
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
48.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.3:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 59% in Washington - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
32.1%
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
$15,221
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.6 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
33
in-school suspensions + 54 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.1 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 74.0%
Hispanic or Latino 14.5%
Two or More 6.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.2%
African American 2.0%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 74.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.6, Lincoln Middle School is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Clarkston School District, which includes Lincoln Middle School.
$15,221
Per student
-22%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
-8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 11.2%
State 68.7%
Federal 20.1%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Francis Adams High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Heights Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Parkway Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Highland Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Grantham Elementary | Smaller | Higher 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
- 670
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 358
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 330
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 290
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 252
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Washington, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~346 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Lincoln Middle School
How many students attend Lincoln Middle School?
Lincoln Middle School has 346 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Clarkston, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Middle School is 17.3:1, which is 2% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 10% 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?
48.7% of students at Lincoln Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lincoln Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Lincoln Middle School is White at 74.0% of enrollment, in Clarkston, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lincoln Middle School?
Lincoln Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower 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 Clarkston?
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Middle School ranks #8 of 10 public schools in Clarkston, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Clarkston on the city page.
Is Lincoln Middle School a good school?
Lincoln Middle School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median. 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 Clarkston School District?
Besides Lincoln Middle School, Clarkston School District also operates Charles Francis Adams High School (670 students), Heights Elementary (358 students), and Parkway Elementary (330 students). See the Clarkston School District district page for the complete list.
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