Enrollment
306
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Cambridge City, IN
Lincoln Sr High School
Federal NCES profile for Lincoln Sr High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 181305002069
👥 S:T ratio 32
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lincoln Sr High School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Indiana schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Cambridge City · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 55.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Lincoln Sr High School has class sizes larger than 70% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Sr High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Cambridge City, IN.
School address
District: Western Wayne Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 181305002069 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
55.8%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
+13% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lincoln Sr High School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lincoln Sr High School
Lincoln Sr High School is a higher-need, mid-sized high school in Cambridge City, Indiana, enrolling 306 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17:1 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 55.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 306 puts it in the smaller third of Indiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 91% of the 1,862 Indiana schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 363 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Indiana schools statewide, it ranks #340, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (92% of enrollment) (diversity index 15/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 2 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 306 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.2% 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 5 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Western Wayne Schools also operates Western Wayne Elementary School (433 students) and Lincoln Middle School (162 students) alongside Lincoln Sr High 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 Sr High School compares
Lincoln Sr High School on the metrics families compare, against Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17:1 | ▲ 7% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.8% | ▲ 13% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 306 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
306
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
55.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% above the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 70% in Indiana - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
32.4%
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
$11,768
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,079
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 306 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
24
in-school suspensions + 34 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 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 91.8%
Hispanic or Latino 3.9%
Two or More 3.6%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 91.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.4, Lincoln Sr High School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Western Wayne Schools, which includes Lincoln Sr High School.
$11,768
Per student
-3%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.7%
State 58.2%
Federal 15.2%
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 Sr High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Western Wayne Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lincoln Sr High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 433
- Students per teacher
- 25.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 162
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Indiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~306 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Lincoln Sr High School
How many students attend Lincoln Sr High School?
Lincoln Sr High School has 306 students enrolled. It is a high school in Cambridge City, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Sr High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Sr High School is 17:1, which is 7% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lincoln Sr High School?
55.8% of students at Lincoln Sr High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lincoln Sr High School?
The largest demographic group at Lincoln Sr High School is White at 91.8% of enrollment, in Cambridge City, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lincoln Sr High School?
Lincoln Sr High School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lincoln Sr High School rank among public schools in Cambridge City?
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Sr High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Cambridge City, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Cambridge City on the city page.
Is Lincoln Sr High School a good school?
Lincoln Sr High School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Indiana 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 Western Wayne Schools?
Besides Lincoln Sr High School, Western Wayne Schools also operates Western Wayne Elementary School (433 students) and Lincoln Middle School (162 students). See the Western Wayne Schools district page for the complete list.
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