- Enrollment
- 838
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Pullman, WA
Lincoln Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Lincoln Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 530693001019
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lincoln Middle School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #6 of 7
- public schools in Pullman · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.4:1
- students per teacher
- 31.0%
- 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 #6 of 7 public schools in Pullman, WA.
School address
District: Pullman School District · Washington
NCES ID 530693001019 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+28 students YoY
Lincoln Middle School held near 621 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+28 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 35.8 → 34.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+28 students YoY 530693001019 · Pullman, WA Middle · MID · TRAD
643 enr · 18.4:1 · 31.0% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Pullman High School (838 students)
Lincoln Middle School held near 621 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+28 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 35.8 → 34.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Lincoln Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pullman High S
Pullman High School
838 students
- This school
Lincoln Middle School
643 students
- Jefferson Elem 335
Jefferson Elementary
335 students
- Sunnyside Elem 326
Sunnyside Elementary
326 students
- Kamiak Element 315
Kamiak Elementary
315 students
- Franklin Eleme 274
Franklin Elementary
274 students
What this shows Lincoln Middle School reports 643 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lincoln Middle School compares
Lincoln Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.4:1 | ▲ 5% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.0% | ▼ 31% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 643 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.4:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
643
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.4:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 68% in Washington - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
12.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$15,771
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 429 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
18
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 66.5%
Hispanic or Latino 18.0%
Two or More 5.8%
Asian 4.7%
African American 3.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: White at 66.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.9, Lincoln Middle School is about as mixed as the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pullman School District reports $15,771 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pullman High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sunnyside Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kamiak Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Franklin Elementary | Smaller | Lower 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
- 335
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 326
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 315
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 274
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
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 (~643 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lincoln Middle School
How many students attend Lincoln Middle School?
Lincoln Middle School has 643 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Pullman, WA. CCD year-over-year: 593 (2022-23) → 621 (2023-24), nearly flat (+28).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Middle School is 18.4:1, which is 5% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lincoln Middle School?
31.0% 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 66.5% of enrollment, in Pullman, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lincoln Middle School?
Lincoln Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Pullman?
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Middle School ranks #6 of 7 public schools in Pullman, 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 Pullman on the city page.
What other schools are in Pullman School District?
Besides Lincoln Middle School, Pullman School District also operates Pullman High School (838 students), Jefferson Elementary (335 students), and Sunnyside Elementary (326 students). See the Pullman School District district page for the complete list.