- Enrollment
- 326
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Miles City, MT
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 dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 301841000559
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 13
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 89% of Montana schools.
- #9 of 11
- public schools in Miles City · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.6:1
- large classes for Montana
- 166
- students enrolled
Lincoln School has class sizes larger than 89% of Montana schools. Computed live against every Montana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln School ranks #9 of 11 public schools in Miles City, MT.
School address
District: Miles City Elem · Montana
NCES ID 301841000559 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Lincoln School held near 153 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 10.3 → 8.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 301841000559 · Miles City, MT Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
166 enr · 16.6:1 · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Washington Middle School 6-8 (326 students)
Lincoln School held near 153 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 10.3 → 8.6 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
- Washington Mid
Washington Middle School 6-8
326 students
- Garfield Schoo
Garfield School
210 students
- This school
Lincoln School
166 students
- Highland Park 126
Highland Park School
126 students
- Jefferson Scho 98
Jefferson School
98 students
What this shows Lincoln School reports 166 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 | 16.6:1 | ▲ 41% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 166 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
166
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 41% above state mean
Top 89% in Montana - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
34.9%
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
$12,293
per pupil, district-wide
- below Montana avg of $19,859
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 88.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 6.6%
Two or More 3.0%
Hispanic or Latino 2.4%
Largest group: White at 88.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.0, Lincoln School is about as mixed as the Montana school average of 23.6.
Programs
District finance for Miles City Elem reports $12,293 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Middle School 6-8 | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Garfield School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Highland Park School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jefferson School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | 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
- 210
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 126
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 98
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar elementary schools in Miles City
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~166 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lincoln School
How many students attend Lincoln School?
Lincoln School has 166 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Miles City, MT. CCD year-over-year: 154 (2022-23) → 153 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln School is 16.6:1, which is 41% higher than the Montana average of 11.8:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lincoln School?
The largest demographic group at Lincoln School is White at 88.0% of enrollment, in Miles City, MT.
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 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 Miles City?
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln School ranks #9 of 11 public schools in Miles City, MT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Miles City on the city page.
What other schools are in Miles City Elem?
Besides Lincoln School, Miles City Elem also operates Washington Middle School 6-8 (326 students), Garfield School (210 students), and Highland Park School (126 students). See the Miles City Elem district page for the complete list.