Enrollment
153
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
5.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
30.6:1
vs 17.1:1 Idaho avg
+79% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lincoln Preschool Center compares with Idaho and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lincoln Preschool Center
Lincoln Preschool Center is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Pocatello, Idaho, enrolling 153 students.
Class loads run heavy: 30.6:1 is larger than about 98% of Idaho schools and 79% above the 17.1:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Enrollment of 153 puts it in the smaller third of Idaho schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 98% of the 775 Idaho schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is led by White (70%) and Hispanic or Latino (21%) (diversity index 46/100).
The surrounding Pocatello District spends $8,862 per pupil, 26% below the Idaho average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 21.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Pocatello District also operates Highland High School (1,456 students) and Pocatello High School (1,281 students) alongside Lincoln Preschool Center.
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 Preschool Center compares
Lincoln Preschool Center on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$8,862
per pupil, district-wide
- below Idaho avg of $11,939
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pocatello District, which includes Lincoln Preschool Center.
$8,862
Per student
-26%
vs Idaho
Avg $11,939
-47%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 17.0%
State 61.6%
Federal 21.4%
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 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
- 1,456
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Idaho, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~153 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~30.6:1)
Next steps
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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.
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. 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.
Is Lincoln Preschool Center a good school?
Lincoln Preschool Center earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Idaho 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 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.
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