- Enrollment
- 969
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · La Crosse, WI
Lincoln Middle
Federal NCES profile for Lincoln Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 550753000863
👥 S:T ratio 65
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 65
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lincoln Middle earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of Wisconsin schools.
- #1 of 4
- middle schools in La Crosse · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.7:1
- small classes for Wisconsin
- 37.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Lincoln Middle has class sizes smaller than 95% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Middle ranks #1 of 4 middle schools in La Crosse, WI.
School address
District: La Crosse School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550753000863 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD campus card
277 on latest CCD 550753000863 · La Crosse, WI Middle · SMALL · TRAD
277 enr · 8.7:1 · 37.2% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Central High (969 students)
Resource Investment Index #1 of 4 middle schools in La Crosse. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. 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
- Central High
Central High
969 students
- Logan High
Logan High
729 students
- Longfellow Mid
Longfellow Middle
631 students
- Logan Middle
Logan Middle
424 students
- Southern Bluff 333
Southern Bluffs Elementary
333 students
- This school 277
Lincoln Middle
277 students
What this shows Lincoln Middle reports 277 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lincoln Middle compares
Lincoln Middle vs Wisconsin and U.S. means on staffing and lunch eligibility.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 8.7:1 | ▼ 40% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.2% | ▼ 3% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 277 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.7:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
277
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% below the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
8.7:1
students per teacher
- 40% below state mean
Top 5% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
33.6%
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
$15,989
per pupil, district-wide
- above Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.6 FTE
Per 173 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
23
in-school suspensions + 28 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for La Crosse School District reports $15,989 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Logan High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Longfellow Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Logan Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southern Bluffs Elementary | 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
- 729
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 631
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 424
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 333
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Similar middle schools in La Crosse
3 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~277 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lincoln Middle
How many students attend Lincoln Middle?
Lincoln Middle has 277 students enrolled. It is a middle school in La Crosse, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Middle is 8.7:1, which is 40% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 45% 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?
37.2% 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 54/100 (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 La Crosse?
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Middle ranks #1 of 4 middle schools in La Crosse, 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 La Crosse on the city page.
What other schools are in La Crosse School District?
Besides Lincoln Middle, La Crosse School District also operates Central High (969 students), Logan High (729 students), and Longfellow Middle (631 students). See the La Crosse School District district page for the complete list.