- Enrollment
- 158
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Baker, MT
Lincoln School
Federal NCES profile for Lincoln School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 300273000032
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 60
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lincoln School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Montana median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Baker · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.2:1
- students per teacher
- 101
- students enrolled
Lincoln School has class sizes near the Montana median. Computed live against every Montana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Baker, MT.
School address
District: Baker K-12 Schools · Montana
NCES ID 300273000032 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Lincoln School held near 106 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 9.9 → 10.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 300273000032 · Baker, MT Other · SMALL · TRAD
101 enr · 11.2:1 · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Longfellow School (158 students)
Lincoln School held near 106 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 9.9 → 10.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Montana schools → · Find another →
Lincoln School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Longfellow Sch
Longfellow School
158 students
- Baker High Sch
Baker High School
133 students
- This school
Lincoln School
101 students
- Baker 7-8
Baker 7-8
72 students
What this shows Lincoln School reports 101 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lincoln School compares
Lincoln School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Montana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Montana | Montana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.2:1 | ▼ 5% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 101 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.2:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
101
Bigger than 10% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
11.2:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 41% in Montana - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
45.5%
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
$19,184
per pupil, district-wide
- below Montana avg of $19,859
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.0%
Two or More 3.0%
Hispanic or Latino 2.0%
Largest group: White at 92.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.0, Lincoln School is less mixed than the Montana school average of 23.6.
Programs
District finance for Baker K-12 Schools reports $19,184 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Longfellow School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Baker High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Baker 7-8 | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher 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
- 133
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 72
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~101 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lincoln School
How many students attend Lincoln School?
Lincoln School has 101 students enrolled. It is a public school in Baker, MT. CCD year-over-year: 107 (2022-23) → 106 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln School is 11.2:1, which is 5% lower than the Montana average of 11.8:1 and 29% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lincoln School?
The largest demographic group at Lincoln School is White at 92.1% of enrollment, in Baker, MT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lincoln School?
Lincoln School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical 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 Baker?
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Baker, MT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Baker K-12 Schools?
Besides Lincoln School, Baker K-12 Schools also operates Longfellow School (158 students), Baker High School (133 students), and Baker 7-8 (72 students). See the Baker K-12 Schools district page for the complete list.