- Enrollment
- 3,267
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Salt Lake City, UT
Lincoln School
Federal NCES profile for Lincoln School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 490036000238
👥 S:T ratio 4
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lincoln School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Utah schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Utah schools.
- #35 of 57
- schools in Salt Lake City · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 24.1:1
- large classes for Utah
- 62.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Lincoln School has class sizes larger than 76% of Utah schools. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln School ranks #35 of 57 schools in Salt Lake City, UT.
School address
District: Granite District · Utah
NCES ID 490036000238 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+27 students YoY
Lincoln School grew from 456 students in 2022-23 to 483 in 2023-24 (+5.9%).
Teacher FTE added 20.5 → 22.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+27 students YoY 490036000238 · Salt Lake City, UT Other · SMALL · TRAD
483 enr · 24.1:1 · 62.1% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Granger High (3,267 students)
Lincoln School grew from 456 students in 2022-23 to 483 in 2023-24 (+5.9%). Teacher FTE added 20.5 → 22.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Utah schools → · Find another →
Lincoln School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Granger High
Granger High
3,267 students
- Cyprus High
Cyprus High
2,762 students
- Taylorsville H
Taylorsville High
2,685 students
- Hunter High
Hunter High
2,480 students
- Kearns High
Kearns High
2,313 students
- This school 483
Lincoln School
483 students
What this shows Lincoln School reports 483 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lincoln School compares
Lincoln School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Utah and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Utah | Utah avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24.1:1 | ▲ 13% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.1% | ▲ 122% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 483 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.1:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
483
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 122% above the Utah average of 28.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
24.1:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 76% in Utah - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
30.0%
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
$11,000
per pupil, district-wide
- above Utah avg of $10,678
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
5
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 45.8%
White 22.4%
Asian 13.3%
African American 11.0%
Two or More 3.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 45.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.8, Lincoln School is more mixed than the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Granite District reports $11,000 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Granger High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cyprus High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Taylorsville High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hunter High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kearns High | Larger | Lower 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
- 2,762
- Students per teacher
- 27.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 2,685
- Students per teacher
- 25.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 2,480
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 2,313
- Students per teacher
- 25.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Similar other schools in Salt Lake City
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~483 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lincoln School
How many students attend Lincoln School?
Lincoln School has 483 students enrolled. It is a public school in Salt Lake City, UT. CCD year-over-year: 456 (2022-23) → 483 (2023-24), up 27.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln School is 24.1:1, which is 13% higher than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 54% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lincoln School?
62.1% of students at Lincoln School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lincoln School?
The largest demographic group at Lincoln School is Hispanic or Latino at 45.8% of enrollment, in Salt Lake City, UT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lincoln School?
Lincoln School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical 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 Salt Lake City?
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln School ranks #35 of 57 schools in Salt Lake City, UT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Salt Lake City on the city page.
What other schools are in Granite District?
Besides Lincoln School, Granite District also operates Granger High (3,267 students), Cyprus High (2,762 students), and Taylorsville High (2,685 students). See the Granite District district page for the complete list.