- Enrollment
- 2,376
- Students per teacher
- 43.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Marrero, LA
Lincoln School for the Arts
Federal NCES profile for Lincoln School for the Arts, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220084000629
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lincoln School for the Arts earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median.
- #1 of 6
- schools in Marrero · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18:1
- students per teacher
- 82.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Lincoln School for the Arts has class sizes near the Louisiana median. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln School for the Arts ranks #1 of 6 schools in Marrero, LA.
School address
District: Jefferson Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220084000629 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+24 students YoY
Lincoln School for the Arts grew from 457 students in 2022-23 to 481 in 2023-24 (+5.3%).
Teacher FTE added 26.8 → 32.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+24 students YoY 220084000629 · Marrero, LA Other · SMALL · TRAD
467 enr · 18:1 · 82.9% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Bonnabel Magnet Academy High School (2,376 students)
Lincoln School for the Arts grew from 457 students in 2022-23 to 481 in 2023-24 (+5.3%). Teacher FTE added 26.8 → 32.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Lincoln School for the Arts in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bonnabel Magne
Bonnabel Magnet Academy High School
2,376 students
- Kenner Discove
Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy
2,263 students
- John Ehret Hig
John Ehret High School
1,850 students
- Grace King Hig
Grace King High School
1,463 students
- West Jefferson
West Jefferson High School
1,438 students
- This school 467
Lincoln School for the Arts
467 students
What this shows Lincoln School for the Arts reports 467 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lincoln School for the Arts compares
Lincoln School for the Arts is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Louisiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18:1 | ▲ 7% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.9% | ▲ 33% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 467 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
467
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
82.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% above the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 69% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
10.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$14,155
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,812
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
21
in-school suspensions + 50 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 78.8%
Hispanic or Latino 13.3%
White 6.2%
Two or More 1.3%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 78.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.7, Lincoln School for the Arts is less mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Jefferson Parish reports $14,155 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lincoln School for the Arts Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bonnabel Magnet Academy High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| John Ehret High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grace King High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Jefferson High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lincoln School for the Arts's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,263
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 1,850
- Students per teacher
- 30.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,463
- Students per teacher
- 25.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,438
- Students per teacher
- 25.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar other schools in Marrero
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Congetta Trippe Janet Elementary School
Standard public school
868 students 28:1 students per teacher
Allen Ellender School
Standard public school
727 students 22:1 students per teacher
Harry S Truman School
Standard public school
717 students 24.7:1 students per teacher
Estelle School
Standard public school
518 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Judge Lionel R. Collins Elementary School
Standard public school
414 students 20.7:1 students per teacher
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 (~467 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lincoln School for the Arts
How many students attend Lincoln School for the Arts?
Lincoln School for the Arts has 467 students enrolled. It is a public school in Marrero, LA. CCD year-over-year: 457 (2022-23) → 481 (2023-24), up 24.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln School for the Arts?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln School for the Arts is 18:1, which is 7% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lincoln School for the Arts?
82.9% of students at Lincoln School for the Arts are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lincoln School for the Arts?
The largest demographic group at Lincoln School for the Arts is African American at 78.8% of enrollment, in Marrero, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lincoln School for the Arts?
Lincoln School for the Arts has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lincoln School for the Arts rank among schools in Marrero?
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln School for the Arts ranks #1 of 6 schools in Marrero, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Marrero on the city page.
What other schools are in Jefferson Parish?
Besides Lincoln School for the Arts, Jefferson Parish also operates Bonnabel Magnet Academy High School (2,376 students), Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy (2,263 students), and John Ehret High School (1,850 students). See the Jefferson Parish district page for the complete list.