Enrollment
166
Montana · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
10.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.6:1
vs 11.8:1 Montana avg
+41% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lincoln School compares with Montana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lincoln School
Lincoln School is a mid-sized elementary school in Miles City, Montana, enrolling 166 students.
Class loads run heavy: 16.6:1 is larger than about 89% of Montana schools and 41% above the 11.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
With 166 students, its enrollment sits close to the Montana median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 94% of the 826 Montana schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is predominantly White (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 22/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 332 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 34.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Miles City Elem spends $12,469 per pupil, 35% below the Montana average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 20.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Miles City's elementary schools, it stands alongside Garfield School (210 students): Lincoln School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16.6:1 vs 12.4:1).
Miles City Elem also operates Washington Middle School 6-8 (326 students) and Garfield School (210 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 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,469
per pupil, district-wide
- below Montana avg of $19,282
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Miles City Elem, which includes Lincoln School.
$12,469
Per student
-35%
vs Montana
Avg $19,282
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.5%
State 51.1%
Federal 20.4%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- 326
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- 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.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Montana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~166 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.6:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Lincoln School a good school?
Lincoln School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Montana 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 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.
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