- Enrollment
- 933
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Saint Joseph, 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 263285006833
👥 S:T ratio 11
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 39
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, with class sizes larger than 90% of Michigan schools.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Saint Joseph · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.3:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 29.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Lincoln School has class sizes larger than 90% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Saint Joseph, MI.
School address
District: St. Joseph Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 263285006833 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Lincoln School held near 425 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 19.9 → 22.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 263285006833 · Saint Joseph, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
423 enr · 22.3:1 · 29.0% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: St Joseph High School (933 students)
Lincoln School held near 425 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 19.9 → 22.0 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
- St Joseph High
St Joseph High School
933 students
- Upton Middle S
Upton Middle School
690 students
- Clarke School
Clarke School
462 students
- This school
Lincoln School
423 students
- Brown School
Brown School
410 students
What this shows Lincoln School reports 423 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 | 22.3:1 | ▲ 27% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.0% | ▼ 47% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 423 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.3:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
423
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
22.3:1
students per teacher
- 27% above state mean
Top 90% in Michigan - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
24.3%
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
$12,812
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
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.
Student demographics
White 72.8%
African American 10.2%
Hispanic or Latino 8.5%
Two or More 6.1%
Asian 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 72.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.8, Lincoln School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for St. Joseph Public Schools reports $12,812 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Upton Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Clarke School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Brown School | Similar size | Similar 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
- 690
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 462
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 410
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar other schools in Saint Joseph
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~423 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Lincoln School
How many students attend Lincoln School?
Lincoln School has 423 students enrolled. It is a public school in Saint Joseph, MI. CCD year-over-year: 421 (2022-23) → 425 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln School is 22.3:1, which is 27% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 42% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lincoln School?
29.0% 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 72.8% of enrollment, in Saint Joseph, MI.
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 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 rank among public schools in Saint Joseph?
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Saint Joseph, 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 Saint Joseph on the city page.
What other schools are in St. Joseph Public Schools?
Besides Lincoln School, St. Joseph Public Schools also operates St Joseph High School (933 students), Upton Middle School (690 students), and Clarke School (462 students). See the St. Joseph Public Schools district page for the complete list.