- Enrollment
- 2,140
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Port Arthur, TX
Lincoln Middle
Federal NCES profile for Lincoln Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 483540004015
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lincoln Middle earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of Texas schools.
- #2 of 4
- middle schools in Port Arthur · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.1:1
- small classes for Texas
- 85.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Lincoln Middle has class sizes smaller than 84% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Middle ranks #2 of 4 middle schools in Port Arthur, TX.
School address
District: Port Arthur Isd · Texas
NCES ID 483540004015 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-96 students YoY
Lincoln Middle shrank from 722 students in 2022-23 to 626 in 2023-24 (-13.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 56.8 → 53.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-96 students YoY 483540004015 · Port Arthur, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
619 enr · 11.1:1 · 85.2% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Memorial H S (2,140 students)
Lincoln Middle shrank from 722 students in 2022-23 to 626 in 2023-24 (-13.3%). Teacher FTE lost 56.8 → 53.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Lincoln Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Memorial H S
Memorial H S
2,140 students
- Jefferson Midd
Jefferson Middle
857 students
- Houston El 689
Houston El
689 students
- Tyrrell El 670
Tyrrell El
670 students
- Staff Sergeant 644
Staff Sergeant Lucian Adams El
644 students
- This school 619
Lincoln Middle
619 students
What this shows Lincoln Middle reports 619 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lincoln Middle compares
Lincoln Middle is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.1:1 | ▼ 24% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 85.2% | ▲ 38% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 619 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.1:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
619
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
85.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.1:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 16% in Texas - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
53.6%
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
$14,737
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $14,348
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 310 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
90
in-school suspensions + 244 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 54.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 33 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 51.9%
Hispanic or Latino 40.5%
Two or More 2.3%
Asian 2.1%
White 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.6%
Largest group: African American at 51.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.5, Lincoln Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Port Arthur Isd reports $14,737 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lincoln Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memorial H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Houston El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tyrrell El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Staff Sergeant Lucian Adams El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lincoln Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 857
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 689
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 670
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 644
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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 (~619 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lincoln Middle
How many students attend Lincoln Middle?
Lincoln Middle has 619 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Port Arthur, TX. CCD year-over-year: 722 (2022-23) → 626 (2023-24), down 96.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Middle is 11.1:1, which is 24% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 29% 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?
85.2% of students at Lincoln Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lincoln Middle?
The largest demographic group at Lincoln Middle is African American at 51.9% of enrollment, in Port Arthur, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lincoln Middle?
Lincoln Middle 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 rank among middle schools in Port Arthur?
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Middle ranks #2 of 4 middle schools in Port Arthur, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Port Arthur on the city page.
What other schools are in Port Arthur Isd?
Besides Lincoln Middle, Port Arthur Isd also operates Memorial H S (2,140 students), Jefferson Middle (857 students), and Houston El (689 students). See the Port Arthur Isd district page for the complete list.