- Enrollment
- 1,902
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Kenosha, WI
Lincoln Middle
Federal NCES profile for Lincoln Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 550732000817
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 78
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lincoln Middle earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of Wisconsin schools.
- #1 of 5
- middle schools in Kenosha · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.7:1
- small classes for Wisconsin
- 82.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Lincoln Middle has class sizes smaller than 83% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Middle ranks #1 of 5 middle schools in Kenosha, WI.
School address
District: Kenosha School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550732000817 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-47 students YoY
Lincoln Middle shrank from 449 students in 2022-23 to 402 in 2023-24 (-10.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 42.5 → 36.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-47 students YoY 550732000817 · Kenosha, WI Middle · SMALL · TRAD
449 enr · 10.7:1 · 82.2% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Indian Trail High School and Academy (1,902 students)
Lincoln Middle shrank from 449 students in 2022-23 to 402 in 2023-24 (-10.5%). Teacher FTE lost 42.5 → 36.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Lincoln Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Indian Trail H
Indian Trail High School and Academy
1,902 students
- Bradford High
Bradford High
1,453 students
- Tremper High
Tremper High
1,417 students
- Mahone Middle
Mahone Middle
1,025 students
- Kenosha School
Kenosha School of Technology Enhanced Curriculum
988 students
- This school 449
Lincoln Middle
449 students
What this shows Lincoln Middle reports 449 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lincoln Middle compares
Lincoln Middle is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.7:1 | ▼ 26% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.2% | ▲ 114% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 449 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.7:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
449
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
82.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 114% above the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.7:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 17% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
80.2%
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
$14,636
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 112 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
123
in-school suspensions + 118 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 27.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 53.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Kenosha School District reports $14,636 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Trail High School and Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bradford High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tremper High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mahone Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kenosha School of Technology Enhanced Curriculum | Larger | Lower 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
- 1,453
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,417
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,025
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 988
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar middle schools in Kenosha
4 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Mahone Middle
Standard public school
1,025 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
Lance Middle
Standard public school
899 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Bullen Middle
Standard public school
754 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Washington Middle
Standard public school
545 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
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 (~449 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lincoln Middle
How many students attend Lincoln Middle?
Lincoln Middle has 449 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Kenosha, WI. CCD year-over-year: 449 (2022-23) → 402 (2023-24), down 47.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Middle is 10.7:1, which is 26% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 32% 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?
82.2% of students at Lincoln Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lincoln Middle?
Lincoln Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 Kenosha?
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Middle ranks #1 of 5 middle schools in Kenosha, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Kenosha on the city page.
What other schools are in Kenosha School District?
Besides Lincoln Middle, Kenosha School District also operates Indian Trail High School and Academy (1,902 students), Bradford High (1,453 students), and Tremper High (1,417 students). See the Kenosha School District district page for the complete list.