- Enrollment
- 1,495
- Students per teacher
- 28.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+44 students YoY
Lincoln Park Middle School grew from 524 students in 2022-23 to 568 in 2023-24 (+8.4%).
Teacher FTE added 34.3 → 46.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+44 students YoY 271104002788 · Duluth, MN Middle · MID · TRAD
606 enr · 17.8:1 · 57.3% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: East High School (1,495 students)
Lincoln Park Middle School grew from 524 students in 2022-23 to 568 in 2023-24 (+8.4%). Teacher FTE added 34.3 → 46.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Lincoln Park Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- East High Scho
East High School
1,495 students
- Ordean East Mi
Ordean East Middle School
1,037 students
- Denfeld High S
Denfeld High School
951 students
- This school
Lincoln Park Middle School
606 students
- Lester Park El 510
Lester Park Elementary
510 students
- Congdon Elemen 474
Congdon Elementary
474 students
What this shows Lincoln Park Middle School reports 606 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lincoln Park Middle School compares
Lincoln Park Middle School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$16,081
per pupil, district-wide
- above Minnesota avg of $15,919
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.
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
District finance for Duluth Public School District reports $16,081 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,037
- 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
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 (~606 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 524 (2022-23) → 568 (2023-24), up 44.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.