- Enrollment
- 688
- Students per teacher
- 25.5:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Sault Sainte Marie, MI
Lincoln School
Federal NCES profile for Lincoln School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 263099006723
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lincoln School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 82% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #3 of 4
- schools in Sault Sainte Marie · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.2:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 52.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Lincoln School has class sizes smaller than 82% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln School ranks #3 of 4 schools in Sault Sainte Marie, MI.
School address
District: Sault Ste. Marie Area Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 263099006723 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Lincoln School held near 350 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 26.4 → 28.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 263099006723 · Sault Sainte Marie, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
342 enr · 13.2:1 · 52.6% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Sault Area High School (688 students)
Lincoln School held near 350 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 26.4 → 28.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Lincoln School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sault Area Hig
Sault Area High School
688 students
- Sault Area Mid
Sault Area Middle School
498 students
- This school
Lincoln School
342 students
- Washington Ele 195
Washington Elementary School
195 students
- Malcolm High S 71
Malcolm High School
71 students
What this shows Lincoln School reports 342 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lincoln School compares
Lincoln School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.2:1 | ▼ 25% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.6% | ▼ 3% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 342 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
342
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 25% below state mean
Top 18% in Michigan - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
43.3%
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
$12,236
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 342 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 50.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 39.5%
Two or More 4.7%
Hispanic or Latino 2.9%
African American 1.5%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 50.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.2, Lincoln School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Sault Ste. Marie Area Schools reports $12,236 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lincoln School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sault Area High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sault Area Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Malcolm High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lincoln School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 498
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 195
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 71
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~342 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lincoln School
How many students attend Lincoln School?
Lincoln School has 342 students enrolled. It is a public school in Sault Sainte Marie, MI. CCD year-over-year: 352 (2022-23) → 350 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln School is 13.2:1, which is 25% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 16% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lincoln School?
52.6% of students at Lincoln School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lincoln School?
The largest demographic group at Lincoln School is White at 50.9% of enrollment, in Sault Sainte Marie, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lincoln School?
Lincoln School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (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 School rank among schools in Sault Sainte Marie?
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln School ranks #3 of 4 schools in Sault Sainte Marie, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Sault Sainte Marie on the city page.
What other schools are in Sault Ste. Marie Area Schools?
Besides Lincoln School, Sault Ste. Marie Area Schools also operates Sault Area High School (688 students), Sault Area Middle School (498 students), and Washington Elementary School (195 students). See the Sault Ste. Marie Area Schools district page for the complete list.