Enrollment
423
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.3:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+27% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
29.0%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-47% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lincoln School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lincoln School
Lincoln School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Saint Joseph, Michigan, enrolling 423 students.
Class loads run heavy: 22.3:1 is larger than about 90% of Michigan schools and 27% above the 17.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 29.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 423 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 574 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #381.
Its student body is led by White (73%) and African American (10%) (diversity index 45/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.3% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Saint Joseph's public schools, it stands alongside Brown School (410 students): Lincoln School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (22.3:1 vs 21.6:1).
St. Joseph Public Schools also operates St Joseph High School (933 students) and Upton Middle School (690 students) alongside Lincoln School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Lincoln School compares
Lincoln School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,699
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $13,507
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for St. Joseph Public Schools, which includes Lincoln School.
$11,699
Per student
-13%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.6%
State 54.6%
Federal 12.8%
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.
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
- 933
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- 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.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~423 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.3:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Lincoln School a good school?
Lincoln School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Michigan schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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