Enrollment
504
Wyoming · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Green River, WY
Lincoln Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Lincoln Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 560576200399
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lincoln Middle School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wyoming median.
- #7 of 7
- public schools in Green River · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12:1
- students per teacher
- 19.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Lincoln Middle School has class sizes near the Wyoming median. Computed live against every Wyoming school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Middle School ranks #7 of 7 public schools in Green River, WY.
School address
District: Sweetwater County School District #2 · Wyoming
NCES ID 560576200399 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
42.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12:1
vs 11.4:1 Wyoming avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
19.6%
vs 27.4% Wyoming avg
-28% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lincoln Middle School compares with Wyoming and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lincoln Middle School
Lincoln Middle School is a lower-poverty, large middle school in Green River, Wyoming, enrolling 504 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 12:1 puts it in the larger third of Wyoming schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 19.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 504 puts it in the larger third of Wyoming schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 99% of the 347 Wyoming schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 68 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wyoming schools statewide, it ranks #67, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 31/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 504 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 65.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 111 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 504 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Sweetwater County School District #2 also operates Green River High School (757 students) and Monroe Elementary School (296 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 Wyoming and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wyoming | Wyoming avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12:1 | ▲ 5% | 11.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.6% | ▼ 28% | 27.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 504 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
504
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
19.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% below the Wyoming average of 27.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 62% in Wyoming - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
65.7%
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
$18,578
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wyoming avg of $22,313
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 504 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
71
in-school suspensions + 40 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.0 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 81.5%
Hispanic or Latino 15.3%
Two or More 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 81.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.2, Lincoln Middle School is less mixed than the Wyoming school average of 33.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Sweetwater County School District #2, which includes Lincoln Middle School.
$18,578
Per student
-17%
vs Wyoming
Avg $22,313
+12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 52.7%
State 35.9%
Federal 11.5%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green River High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Monroe Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Truman Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Washington Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Harrison Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar 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
- 757
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 296
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 263
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 208
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 208
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Wyoming, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~504 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Lincoln Middle School
How many students attend Lincoln Middle School?
Lincoln Middle School has 504 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Green River, WY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Middle School is 12:1, which is 5% higher than the Wyoming average of 11.4:1 and 24% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lincoln Middle School?
19.6% of students at Lincoln Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wyoming average of 27.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lincoln Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Lincoln Middle School is White at 81.5% of enrollment, in Green River, WY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lincoln Middle School?
Lincoln Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (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 Green River?
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Middle School ranks #7 of 7 public schools in Green River, WY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Green River on the city page.
Is Lincoln Middle School a good school?
Lincoln Middle School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wyoming 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 Sweetwater County School District #2?
Besides Lincoln Middle School, Sweetwater County School District #2 also operates Green River High School (757 students), Monroe Elementary School (296 students), and Truman Elementary (263 students). See the Sweetwater County School District #2 district page for the complete list.
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