- Enrollment
- 684
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Esko, MN
Lincoln Secondary
Federal NCES profile for Lincoln Secondary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 273888001681
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lincoln Secondary earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Minnesota schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.5:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 13.2%
- free-lunch eligible
- 603
- students enrolled
Lincoln Secondary has class sizes larger than 82% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Esko Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 273888001681 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Lincoln Secondary held near 624 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 31.8 → 31.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+16 students YoY 273888001681 · Esko, MN Other · MID · TRAD
603 enr · 19.5:1 · 13.2% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Winterquist Elementary (684 students)
Lincoln Secondary held near 624 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount). Teacher FTE held 31.8 → 31.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
How Lincoln Secondary compares
Lincoln Secondary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.5:1 | ▲ 23% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.2% | ▼ 69% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 603 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.5:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
603
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
13.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.5:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 82% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
28.7%
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
$10,671
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 302 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.2%
Two or More 5.1%
Hispanic or Latino 2.2%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: White at 91.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.5, Lincoln Secondary is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Esko Public School District reports $10,671 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lincoln Secondary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winterquist Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lincoln Secondary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
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 (~603 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lincoln Secondary
How many students attend Lincoln Secondary?
Lincoln Secondary has 603 students enrolled. It is a public school in Esko, MN. CCD year-over-year: 608 (2022-23) → 624 (2023-24), nearly flat (+16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Secondary?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Secondary is 19.5:1, which is 23% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lincoln Secondary?
13.2% of students at Lincoln Secondary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lincoln Secondary?
The largest demographic group at Lincoln Secondary is White at 91.2% of enrollment, in Esko, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lincoln Secondary?
Lincoln Secondary has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (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).
What other schools are in Esko Public School District?
Besides Lincoln Secondary, Esko Public School District also operates Winterquist Elementary (684 students). See the Esko Public School District district page for the complete list.