Enrollment
338
Arkansas · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Lincoln, AR
Lincoln New Tech High School
Federal NCES profile for Lincoln New Tech High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 050894001569Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 65
📚 AP courses 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 5
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lincoln New Tech High School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of Arkansas schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Lincoln · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 8.7:1
- small classes for Arkansas
- 45.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Lincoln New Tech High School has class sizes smaller than 84% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln New Tech High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Lincoln, AR.
School address
District: Lincoln School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050894001569 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
39.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
8.7:1
vs 13.6:1 Arkansas avg
-36% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
45.3%
vs 59.2% Arkansas avg
-23% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lincoln New Tech High School compares with Arkansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lincoln New Tech High School
Lincoln New Tech High School is a mid-sized charter high school in Lincoln, Arkansas, enrolling 338 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 8.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of Arkansas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 45.3% of students eligible for free meals.
With 338 students, its enrollment sits close to the Arkansas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,066 scored Arkansas schools.
Against 264 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #169.
Its student body is led by White (75%) and Hispanic or Latino (12%) (diversity index 42/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 7 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 338 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 37.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 20.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Lincoln School District also operates Lincoln Middle School (401 students) and Lincoln Elementary School (356 students) alongside Lincoln New Tech High 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 New Tech High School compares
Lincoln New Tech High School on the metrics families compare, against Arkansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arkansas | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 8.7:1 | ▼ 36% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.3% | ▼ 23% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 338 | top 60% | - | - |
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.
338
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
45.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% below the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
8.7:1
students per teacher
- 36% below state mean
Top 16% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
37.9%
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
$11,426
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arkansas avg of $12,251
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 338 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 42 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.6 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 75.1%
Hispanic or Latino 11.8%
Two or More 5.9%
Asian 4.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.8%
African American 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 75.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.6, Lincoln New Tech High School is about as mixed as the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lincoln School District, which includes Lincoln New Tech High School.
$11,426
Per student
-7%
vs Arkansas
Avg $12,251
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.2%
State 49.1%
Federal 20.7%
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 New Tech High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lincoln New Tech High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 401
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 356
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Arkansas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~338 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~8.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Lincoln New Tech High School
How many students attend Lincoln New Tech High School?
Lincoln New Tech High School has 338 students enrolled. It is a high school in Lincoln, AR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln New Tech High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln New Tech High School is 8.7:1, which is 36% lower than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 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 New Tech High School?
45.3% of students at Lincoln New Tech High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lincoln New Tech High School?
The largest demographic group at Lincoln New Tech High School is White at 75.1% of enrollment, in Lincoln, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lincoln New Tech High School?
Lincoln New Tech High School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lincoln New Tech High School rank among public schools in Lincoln?
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln New Tech High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Lincoln, AR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Lincoln on the city page.
Is Lincoln New Tech High School a good school?
Lincoln New Tech High School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of Arkansas schools. 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 Lincoln School District?
Besides Lincoln New Tech High School, Lincoln School District also operates Lincoln Middle School (401 students) and Lincoln Elementary School (356 students). See the Lincoln School District district page for the complete list.
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