- Enrollment
- 588
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · South Haven, MI
Lincoln School
Federal NCES profile for Lincoln School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 263230006768
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lincoln School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 77% of Michigan schools.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in South Haven · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.9:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 67.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Lincoln School has class sizes smaller than 77% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in South Haven, MI.
School address
District: South Haven Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 263230006768 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Lincoln School held near 227 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 18.0 → 17.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 263230006768 · South Haven, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
251 enr · 13.9:1 · 67.1% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: South Haven High School (588 students)
Lincoln School held near 227 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 18.0 → 17.5 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
- South Haven Hi
South Haven High School
588 students
- Baseline Middl
Baseline Middle School
377 students
- Maple Grove El
Maple Grove Elementary School
300 students
- North Shore El
North Shore Elementary
255 students
- This school
Lincoln School
251 students
- Way South Have 44
Way South Haven
44 students
What this shows Lincoln School reports 251 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 | 13.9:1 | ▼ 21% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.1% | ▲ 24% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 251 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
251
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
67.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 23% in Michigan - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
40.2%
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
$14,855
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 251 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 62.9%
Two or More 14.3%
Hispanic or Latino 11.2%
African American 10.8%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 62.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.0, Lincoln School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for South Haven Public Schools reports $14,855 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Haven High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Baseline Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Maple Grove Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Shore Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Way South Haven | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower 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
- 377
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 300
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 255
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 44
- Students per teacher
- 3.1:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~251 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lincoln School
How many students attend Lincoln School?
Lincoln School has 251 students enrolled. It is a public school in South Haven, MI. CCD year-over-year: 234 (2022-23) → 227 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln School is 13.9:1, which is 21% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 11% 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?
67.1% 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 62.9% of enrollment, in South Haven, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lincoln School?
Lincoln School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (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 public schools in South Haven?
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in South Haven, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in South Haven on the city page.
What other schools are in South Haven Public Schools?
Besides Lincoln School, South Haven Public Schools also operates South Haven High School (588 students), Baseline Middle School (377 students), and Maple Grove Elementary School (300 students). See the South Haven Public Schools district page for the complete list.