Enrollment
606
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Duluth, MN
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 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 271104002788
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 60
📋 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 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Minnesota schools.
- #19 of 31
- public schools in Duluth · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.8:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 57.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Lincoln Park Middle School has class sizes larger than 74% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Park Middle School ranks #19 of 31 public schools in Duluth, MN.
School address
District: Duluth Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 271104002788 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.8:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
+13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
57.3%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
+34% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lincoln Park Middle School compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lincoln Park Middle School
Lincoln Park Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Duluth, Minnesota, enrolling 606 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Minnesota schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 57.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 606 puts it in the larger third of Minnesota schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Among 187 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Minnesota schools statewide, it ranks #145, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (63%) and Two or More (18%) (diversity index 56/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 202 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 53.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 274 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 606 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Duluth Public School District also operates East High School (1,495 students) and Ordean East Middle School (1,037 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 Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.8:1 | ▲ 13% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.3% | ▲ 34% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 606 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.8:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
606
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
57.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% above the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.8:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 74% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
53.1%
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
$14,387
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,270
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 202 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
147
in-school suspensions + 127 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 24.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 45.2 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 63.4%
Two or More 17.5%
African American 7.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 5.6%
Hispanic or Latino 4.5%
Asian 1.2%
Largest group: White at 63.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.6, Lincoln Park Middle School is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Duluth Public School District, which includes Lincoln Park Middle School.
$14,387
Per student
-6%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.4%
State 55.1%
Federal 14.5%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| East High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ordean East Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Denfeld High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lester Park Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Congdon Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower 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
- 1,495
- Students per teacher
- 28.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,037
- Students per teacher
- 29.6:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 951
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 510
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 474
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Minnesota, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~606 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 606 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Duluth, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Park Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Park Middle School is 17.8:1, which is 13% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lincoln Park Middle School?
57.3% of students at Lincoln Park Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lincoln Park Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Lincoln Park Middle School is White at 63.4% of enrollment, in Duluth, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lincoln Park Middle School?
Lincoln Park Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (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 Duluth?
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Park Middle School ranks #19 of 31 public schools in Duluth, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Duluth on the city page.
Is Lincoln Park Middle School a good school?
Lincoln Park Middle School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Minnesota 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 Duluth Public School District?
Besides Lincoln Park Middle School, Duluth Public School District also operates East High School (1,495 students), Ordean East Middle School (1,037 students), and Denfeld High School (951 students). See the Duluth Public School District district page for the complete list.
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