Enrollment
411
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 262412006084
Lincoln Park Elementary School — Muskegon, MI
Federal NCES profile for Lincoln Park Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 32/100.
👥 Class size 30
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 34
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Mona Shores Public School District · Michigan
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.4:1
vs 18.2:1 Michigan avg
-4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
46.4%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-15% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lincoln Park Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Lincoln Park Elementary School reports 411 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 24.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 17.4:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 4% below the Michigan state mean of 18.2:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 9% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 46.4% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 15% below the Michigan average and 10% below the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 26.3% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Mona Shores Public School District spends $23,501 per pupil district-wide, above the Michigan average of $15,842 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 29.1% from local sources (property taxes), 56.6% from the state, and 14.2% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (F), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Lincoln Park Elementary School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Michigan state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.4:1 | ▼ 4% | 18.2:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.4% | ▼ 15% | 54.3% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 411 | top 61% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
46.4%
free-lunch eligible
— 15% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.4:1
students per teacher
— 4% below state mean
Top 55% in Michigan — lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
26.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$23,501
per pupil, district-wide
— above Michigan avg of $15,842
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 411 Top 61% in Michigan — larger than 39% of 3,399 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 24.0
Students per teacher 17.4:1 -4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 46.4% -15% vs state
NCES ID 262412006084
Student demographics
White 76.9%
African American 8.8%
Hispanic or Latino 7.5%
Two or More 5.8%
Asian 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 76.9% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 26.3%
In-school suspensions 2
Out-of-school suspensions 11
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mona Shores Public School District, which includes Lincoln Park Elementary School.
$23,501
Per student
+48%
vs Michigan
Avg $15,842
+21%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 29.1%
State 56.6%
Federal 14.2%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,268
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Enrollment
- 930
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Enrollment
- 454
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Enrollment
- 450
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Enrollment
- 414
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
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Educator & family resources
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How schools are funded
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Chronic absenteeism
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Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Lincoln Park Elementary School
How many students attend Lincoln Park Elementary School?
Lincoln Park Elementary School has 411 students enrolled. It is a other school in MUSKEGON, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Park Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Park Elementary School is 17.4:1, which is 4% lower than the Michigan average of 18.2:1 and 9% higher than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lincoln Park Elementary School?
46.4% of students at Lincoln Park Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lincoln Park Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Lincoln Park Elementary School is White at 76.9%. The school serves a diverse student body in MUSKEGON, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lincoln Park Elementary School?
Lincoln Park Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.