Enrollment
342
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 263099006723
Lincoln School — Sault Sainte Marie, MI
Federal NCES profile for Lincoln School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 27/100.
👥 Class size 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Sault Ste. Marie Area Schools · Michigan
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.5:1
vs 18.2:1 Michigan avg
-26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
52.6%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lincoln School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Lincoln School reports 342 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 26.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 26% below the Michigan state mean of 18.2:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 15% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 52.6% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 3% below the Michigan average and 2% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 342 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 43.3% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Sault Ste. Marie Area Schools spends $13,394 per pupil district-wide, below the Michigan average of $15,842 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 28.2% from local sources (property taxes), 55.4% from the state, and 16.4% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Lincoln School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Michigan state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.5:1 | ▼ 26% | 18.2:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.6% | ▼ 3% | 54.3% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 342 | top 48% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
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
13.5:1
students per teacher
— 26% below state mean
Top 17% in Michigan — lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
43.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,394
per pupil, district-wide
— below Michigan avg of $15,842
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints 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.
Overview
Enrollment 342 Top 48% in Michigan — larger than 52% of 3,399 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 26.0
Students per teacher 13.5:1 -26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 52.6% -3% vs state
NCES ID 263099006723
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.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 342:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 43.3%
In-school suspensions 4
Out-of-school suspensions 14
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Sault Ste. Marie Area Schools, which includes Lincoln School.
$13,394
Per student
-15%
vs Michigan
Avg $15,842
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 28.2%
State 55.4%
Federal 16.4%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 688
- Students per teacher
- 26.5:1
- Enrollment
- 498
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Enrollment
- 195
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Enrollment
- 71
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
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Educator & family resources
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Understanding NCES data
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Choose a school district
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How schools are funded
Title I, F-33, state aid formulas and what per-pupil spending really means.
Chronic absenteeism
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Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
What CRDC suspension and expulsion records do and don't reveal.
Frequently asked questions about Lincoln School
How many students attend Lincoln School?
Lincoln School has 342 students enrolled. It is a other school in SAULT SAINTE MARIE, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln School is 13.5:1, which is 26% lower than the Michigan average of 18.2:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. 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%. The school serves a diverse student body in SAULT SAINTE MARIE, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lincoln School?
Lincoln School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.