Enrollment
1,089
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Lincoln Park, MI
Lincoln Park Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Lincoln Park Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 262160001186
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lincoln Park Middle School earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also one of the largest schools in Michigan.
- #9 of 9
- public schools in Lincoln Park · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.6:1
- students per teacher
- 79.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Lincoln Park Middle School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Park Middle School ranks #9 of 9 public schools in Lincoln Park, MI.
School address
District: Lincoln Park School District of the City of · Michigan
NCES ID 262160001186 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
62.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.6:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
79.5%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+46% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lincoln Park Middle School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lincoln Park Middle School
Lincoln Park Middle School is a high-poverty, large middle school in Lincoln Park, Michigan, enrolling 1,089 students.
At 17.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Michigan median, within a few percentage points of the 17.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 79.5% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Michigan, bigger than 97% of state schools at 1,089 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 95% of the 3,375 Michigan schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 98 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #72, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (50%) and White (26%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 65/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 545 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 51.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Lincoln Park School District of the City of spends $17,618 per pupil, 30% above the Michigan average, a better-resourced district than most.
Lincoln Park School District of the City of also operates Lincoln Park High School (1,384 students) and Lafayette School (441 students) alongside Lincoln Park Middle 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 Park Middle School compares
Lincoln Park Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.6:1 | ▲ 1% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 79.5% | ▲ 46% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,089 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,089
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
79.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.6:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 59% in Michigan - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
51.5%
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
$17,618
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 545 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 144 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.5 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
Hispanic or Latino 50.1%
White 26.4%
African American 17.1%
Two or More 5.3%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 50.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.7, Lincoln Park Middle School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lincoln Park School District of the City of, which includes Lincoln Park Middle School.
$17,618
Per student
+30%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
+6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.1%
State 57.3%
Federal 12.6%
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 Park Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Park High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lafayette School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Keppen School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Earl F Carr School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| James Foote School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lincoln Park Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,384
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 441
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 332
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 311
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 308
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,089 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Lincoln Park Middle School
How many students attend Lincoln Park Middle School?
Lincoln Park Middle School has 1,089 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Lincoln Park, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Park Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Park Middle School is 17.6:1, which is 1% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 12% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lincoln Park Middle School?
79.5% of students at Lincoln Park Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lincoln Park Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Lincoln Park Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 50.1% of enrollment, in Lincoln Park, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lincoln Park Middle School?
Lincoln Park Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lincoln Park Middle School rank among public schools in Lincoln Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Park Middle School ranks #9 of 9 public schools in Lincoln Park, MI. 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 Park on the city page.
Is Lincoln Park Middle School a good school?
Lincoln Park Middle School earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also one of the largest schools in Michigan. 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 Park School District of the City of?
Besides Lincoln Park Middle School, Lincoln Park School District of the City of also operates Lincoln Park High School (1,384 students), Lafayette School (441 students), and Keppen School (332 students). See the Lincoln Park School District of the City of district page for the complete list.
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