- Enrollment
- 433
- Students per teacher
- 25.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
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 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 181305002069
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 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 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Indiana schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Cambridge City · Resource Index
- 30
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+98 students YoY
Lincoln Sr High School grew from 242 students in 2022-23 to 340 in 2023-24 (+40.5%).
Teacher FTE added 18.8 → 31.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+98 students YoY 181305002069 · Cambridge City, IN High · SMALL · TRAD
306 enr · 17:1 · 55.8% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Western Wayne Elementary School (433 students)
Lincoln Sr High School grew from 242 students in 2022-23 to 340 in 2023-24 (+40.5%). Teacher FTE added 18.8 → 31.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Lincoln Sr High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Western Wayne
Western Wayne Elementary School
433 students
- This school
Lincoln Sr High School
306 students
- Lincoln Middle 162
Lincoln Middle School
162 students
What this shows Lincoln Sr High School reports 306 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lincoln Sr High School compares
Lincoln Sr High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$13,688
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,921
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.
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
District finance for Western Wayne Schools reports $13,688 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 162
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 (~306 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 242 (2022-23) → 340 (2023-24), up 98.
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 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).
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.
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.