- Enrollment
- 727
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Thief River Falls, MN
Lincoln Senior High
Federal NCES profile for Lincoln Senior High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 273885001676
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 6
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lincoln Senior High earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Thief River Falls · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.8:1
- students per teacher
- 23.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Lincoln Senior High has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Senior High ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Thief River Falls, MN.
School address
District: Thief River Falls School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 273885001676 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Lincoln Senior High held near 565 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 33.6 → 35.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 273885001676 · Thief River Falls, MN High · MID · TRAD
521 enr · 15.8:1 · 23.7% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Challenger Elementary (727 students)
Lincoln Senior High held near 565 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 33.6 → 35.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Lincoln Senior High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Challenger Ele
Challenger Elementary
727 students
- This school
Lincoln Senior High
521 students
- Franklin Middl
Franklin Middle
454 students
- Northwest Area 23
Northwest Area Learning Center
23 students
What this shows Lincoln Senior High reports 521 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lincoln Senior High compares
Lincoln Senior High 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 | 15.8:1 | ▼ 0% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.7% | ▼ 45% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 521 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
521
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
23.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 61% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
37.8%
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
$12,994
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
Counselors2.2 FTE
Per 239 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
27
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 83.3%
Two or More 8.1%
Hispanic or Latino 5.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.5%
Asian 1.2%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: White at 83.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.6, Lincoln Senior High is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
District finance for Thief River Falls School District reports $12,994 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lincoln Senior High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Challenger Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Franklin Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northwest Area Learning Center | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lincoln Senior High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 454
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 23
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Nationwide high 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 (~521 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Lincoln Senior High
How many students attend Lincoln Senior High?
Lincoln Senior High has 521 students enrolled. It is a high school in Thief River Falls, MN. CCD year-over-year: 570 (2022-23) → 565 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Senior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Senior High is 15.8:1, which is 0% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lincoln Senior High?
23.7% of students at Lincoln Senior High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lincoln Senior High?
The largest demographic group at Lincoln Senior High is White at 83.3% of enrollment, in Thief River Falls, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lincoln Senior High?
Lincoln Senior High has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (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 Senior High rank among public schools in Thief River Falls?
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Senior High ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Thief River Falls, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Thief River Falls School District?
Besides Lincoln Senior High, Thief River Falls School District also operates Challenger Elementary (727 students), Franklin Middle (454 students), and Northwest Area Learning Center (23 students). See the Thief River Falls School District district page for the complete list.