- Enrollment
- 188
- Students per teacher
- 6.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Grand Rapids, MI
Lincoln School
Federal NCES profile for Lincoln School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 268062005328
👥 S:T ratio 84
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lincoln School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #2 of 44
- schools in Grand Rapids · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 4:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 52.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Lincoln School has class sizes smaller than 98% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln School ranks #2 of 44 schools in Grand Rapids, MI.
School address
NCES ID 268062005328 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Lincoln School grew from 106 students in 2022-23 to 112 in 2023-24 (+5.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 25.8 → 24.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+6 students YoY 268062005328 · Grand Rapids, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
99 enr · 4:1 · 52.8% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Empower U (188 students)
Lincoln School grew from 106 students in 2022-23 to 112 in 2023-24 (+5.7%). Teacher FTE lost 25.8 → 24.6 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
- Empower U
Empower U
188 students
- This school
Lincoln School
99 students
- Pine Grove Lea
Pine Grove Learning Center
85 students
- Lincoln Develo
Lincoln Developmental Center
77 students
- Kent Isd Deaf 61
Kent Isd Deaf and Hard of Hearing
61 students
- Kent Education 43
Kent Education Centerbeltline
43 students
What this shows Lincoln School reports 99 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lincoln School compares
Lincoln School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 4:1 | ▼ 77% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.8% | ▼ 3% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 99 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
4:1
Leaner classes than 99% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
99
Bigger than 10% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.8%
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
4:1
students per teacher
- 77% below state mean
Top 2% in Michigan - lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
24.2%
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.
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 57.6%
African American 20.2%
Hispanic or Latino 8.1%
Two or More 7.1%
Asian 6.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Largest group: White at 57.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.2, Lincoln School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
How Lincoln School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Empower U | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pine Grove Learning Center | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Developmental Center | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kent Isd Deaf and Hard of Hearing | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kent Education Centerbeltline | 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
- 85
- Students per teacher
- 5.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 77
- Students per teacher
- 6.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 61
- Students per teacher
- 3.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 43
- Students per teacher
- 3.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar other schools in Grand Rapids
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
City Middlehigh
Standard public school
955 students 24.5:1 students per teacher
Harrison Park Academy
Standard public school
708 students 20.8:1 students per teacher
Grand Rapids University Preparatory Academy
Standard public school
494 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center
Standard public school
287 students 19.1:1 students per teacher
Hope Academy of West Michigan
Standard public school
284 students 10.1:1 students per teacher
Mulick Park Elementary School
Standard public school
264 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
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 (~99 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lincoln School
How many students attend Lincoln School?
Lincoln School has 99 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in Grand Rapids, MI. CCD year-over-year: 106 (2022-23) → 112 (2023-24), up 6.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln School is 4:1, which is 77% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 75% 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?
52.8% 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 57.6% of enrollment, in Grand Rapids, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lincoln School?
Lincoln School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 schools in Grand Rapids?
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln School ranks #2 of 44 schools in Grand Rapids, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Grand Rapids on the city page.
What other schools are in Kent Isd?
Besides Lincoln School, Kent Isd also operates Empower U (188 students), Pine Grove Learning Center (85 students), and Lincoln Developmental Center (77 students). See the Kent Isd district page for the complete list.