- Enrollment
- 1,974
- Students per teacher
- 30.8:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Milwaukee, 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 550960002302
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
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 75% of Wisconsin schools.
- #5 of 10
- middle schools in Milwaukee · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.4:1
- small classes for Wisconsin
- 98.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Lincoln Middle has class sizes smaller than 75% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Middle ranks #5 of 10 middle schools in Milwaukee, WI.
School address
District: Milwaukee School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550960002302 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-66 students YoY
Lincoln Middle shrank from 374 students in 2022-23 to 308 in 2023-24 (-17.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 27.8 → 21.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-66 students YoY 550960002302 · Milwaukee, WI Middle · SMALL · TRAD
309 enr · 11.4:1 · 98.7% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Hapa-Hmong American Peace Academy K3-12 (1,974 students)
Lincoln Middle shrank from 374 students in 2022-23 to 308 in 2023-24 (-17.6%). Teacher FTE lost 27.8 → 21.6 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
- Hapa-Hmong Ame
Hapa-Hmong American Peace Academy K3-12
1,974 students
- Hamilton High
Hamilton High
1,472 students
- Reagan College
Reagan College Preparatory High
1,372 students
- King Internati
King International
1,308 students
- Obama School o
Obama School of Career and Technical Education
1,294 students
- This school 309
Lincoln Middle
309 students
What this shows Lincoln Middle reports 309 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 | 11.4:1 | ▼ 21% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.7% | ▲ 156% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 309 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.4:1
Leaner classes than 80% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
309
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
98.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 156% 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
11.4:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 25% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$18,815
per pupil, district-wide
- above Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 309 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 210 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 68.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 64.1%
Hispanic or Latino 27.2%
Two or More 5.5%
White 3.2%
Largest group: African American at 64.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.1, Lincoln Middle is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Milwaukee School District reports $18,815 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hapa-Hmong American Peace Academy K3-12 | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hamilton High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Reagan College Preparatory High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| King International | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Obama School of Career and Technical Education | 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
- 1,472
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,372
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,308
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,294
- Students per teacher
- 27.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Similar middle schools in Milwaukee
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Wedgewood Park School
Standard public school
541 students 12.6:1 students per teacher
Morse Mid
Standard public school
383 students 21.3:1 students per teacher
Audubon Technology and Communication Middle
Standard public school
345 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
Roosevelt Middle
Standard public school
270 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Carmen Middle School South
Standard public school
191 students 5.2:1 students per teacher
United Community Center Acosta Middle School
Standard public school
188 students 9:1 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 (~309 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lincoln Middle
How many students attend Lincoln Middle?
Lincoln Middle has 309 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Milwaukee, WI. CCD year-over-year: 374 (2022-23) → 308 (2023-24), down 66.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Middle is 11.4:1, which is 21% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 27% 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?
98.7% of students at Lincoln Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lincoln Middle?
The largest demographic group at Lincoln Middle is African American at 64.1% of enrollment, in Milwaukee, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.1/100.
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 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lincoln Middle rank among middle schools in Milwaukee?
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Middle ranks #5 of 10 middle schools in Milwaukee, 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 Milwaukee on the city page.
What other schools are in Milwaukee School District?
Besides Lincoln Middle, Milwaukee School District also operates Hapa-Hmong American Peace Academy K3-12 (1,974 students), Hamilton High (1,472 students), and Reagan College Preparatory High (1,372 students). See the Milwaukee School District district page for the complete list.