- Enrollment
- 1,456
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Pocatello, ID
Lincoln Preschool Center
Federal NCES profile for Lincoln Preschool Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 160264000479
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lincoln Preschool Center earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Idaho schools.
- #6 of 6
- schools in Pocatello · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 30.6:1
- large classes for Idaho
- 153
- students enrolled
Lincoln Preschool Center has class sizes larger than 98% of Idaho schools. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Preschool Center ranks #6 of 6 schools in Pocatello, ID.
School address
District: Pocatello District · Idaho
NCES ID 160264000479 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Lincoln Preschool Center grew from 145 students in 2022-23 to 153 in 2023-24 (+5.5%).
Teacher FTE held 5.0 → 5.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+8 students YoY 160264000479 · Pocatello, ID Other · SMALL · TRAD
153 enr · 30.6:1 · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: Highland High School (1,456 students)
Lincoln Preschool Center grew from 145 students in 2022-23 to 153 in 2023-24 (+5.5%). Teacher FTE held 5.0 → 5.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Idaho schools → · Find another →
Lincoln Preschool Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Highland High
Highland High School
1,456 students
- Pocatello High
Pocatello High School
1,281 students
- Century High S
Century High School
1,068 students
- Franklin Middl
Franklin Middle School
718 students
- Irving Middle
Irving Middle School
702 students
- This school 153
Lincoln Preschool Center
153 students
What this shows Lincoln Preschool Center reports 153 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lincoln Preschool Center compares
Lincoln Preschool Center is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Idaho and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Idaho | Idaho avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 30.6:1 | ▲ 79% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 153 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
30.6:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
153
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
30.6:1
students per teacher
- 79% above state mean
Top 98% in Idaho - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$9,898
per pupil, district-wide
- below Idaho avg of $12,445
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 69.9%
Hispanic or Latino 20.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 6.5%
Two or More 2.6%
Largest group: White at 69.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.3, Lincoln Preschool Center is more mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
District finance for Pocatello District reports $9,898 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lincoln Preschool Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highland High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pocatello High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Century High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Franklin Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Irving Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lincoln Preschool Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,281
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,068
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 718
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 702
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Nationwide other 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 (~153 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lincoln Preschool Center
How many students attend Lincoln Preschool Center?
Lincoln Preschool Center has 153 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in Pocatello, ID. CCD year-over-year: 145 (2022-23) → 153 (2023-24), up 8.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Preschool Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Preschool Center is 30.6:1, which is 79% higher than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 95% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lincoln Preschool Center?
The largest demographic group at Lincoln Preschool Center is White at 69.9% of enrollment, in Pocatello, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lincoln Preschool Center?
Lincoln Preschool Center has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Lincoln Preschool Center rank among schools in Pocatello?
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Preschool Center ranks #6 of 6 schools in Pocatello, ID. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Pocatello on the city page.
What other schools are in Pocatello District?
Besides Lincoln Preschool Center, Pocatello District also operates Highland High School (1,456 students), Pocatello High School (1,281 students), and Century High School (1,068 students). See the Pocatello District district page for the complete list.