- Enrollment
- 660
- Students per teacher
- 34.7:1
- Resource Index
- 7/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Detroit, MI
Lincolnking Adamsyoung 68
Federal NCES profile for Lincolnking Adamsyoung 68, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 11/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 260113909007Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lincolnking Adamsyoung 68 earns 11/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Michigan schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #6 of 6
- middle schools in Detroit · Resource Index
- 11
- Resource Index · Lower
- 47.7:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 98.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Lincolnking Adamsyoung 68 has class sizes larger than 99% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lincolnking Adamsyoung 68 ranks #6 of 6 middle schools in Detroit, MI.
School address
District: Lincoln-King Adams-Young Academy · Michigan
NCES ID 260113909007 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+63 students YoY
Lincolnking Adamsyoung 68 grew from 276 students in 2022-23 to 339 in 2023-24 (+22.8%).
Teacher FTE held 9.0 → 9.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+63 students YoY 260113909007 · Detroit, MI Middle · SMALL · CHARTER
429 enr · 47.7:1 · 98.9% lunch · RII 11
Nearest enrollment peer: Lincolnking Adams Young School Grove Campus (660 students)
Lincolnking Adamsyoung 68 grew from 276 students in 2022-23 to 339 in 2023-24 (+22.8%). Teacher FTE held 9.0 → 9.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Lincolnking Adamsyoung 68 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lincolnking Ad
Lincolnking Adams Young School Grove Campus
660 students
- Adamsyoung Bui
Adamsyoung Building
520 students
- This school
Lincolnking Adamsyoung 68
429 students
What this shows Lincolnking Adamsyoung 68 reports 429 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lincolnking Adamsyoung 68 compares
Lincolnking Adamsyoung 68 is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 47.7:1 | ▲ 173% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.9% | ▲ 82% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 429 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
47.7:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
429
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
98.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 82% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
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
47.7:1
students per teacher
- 173% above state mean
Top 99% in Michigan - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
56.6%
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.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 429 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 26 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 99.5%
Hispanic or Latino 0.2%
Two or More 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 99.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 1.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 1.0, Lincolnking Adamsyoung 68 is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
How Lincolnking Adamsyoung 68 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincolnking Adams Young School Grove Campus | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Adamsyoung Building | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lincolnking Adamsyoung 68's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 520
- Students per teacher
- 40:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
Similar middle schools in Detroit
3 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle 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 (~429 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lincolnking Adamsyoung 68
How many students attend Lincolnking Adamsyoung 68?
Lincolnking Adamsyoung 68 has 429 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Detroit, MI. CCD year-over-year: 276 (2022-23) → 339 (2023-24), up 63.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincolnking Adamsyoung 68?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincolnking Adamsyoung 68 is 47.7:1, which is 173% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 204% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lincolnking Adamsyoung 68?
98.9% of students at Lincolnking Adamsyoung 68 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lincolnking Adamsyoung 68?
The largest demographic group at Lincolnking Adamsyoung 68 is African American at 99.5% of enrollment, in Detroit, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lincolnking Adamsyoung 68?
Lincolnking Adamsyoung 68 has a Resource Investment Index of 11/100 (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 Lincolnking Adamsyoung 68 rank among middle schools in Detroit?
By Resource Investment Index, Lincolnking Adamsyoung 68 ranks #6 of 6 middle schools in Detroit, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Detroit on the city page.
What other schools are in Lincoln-King Adams-Young Academy?
Besides Lincolnking Adamsyoung 68, Lincoln-King Adams-Young Academy also operates Lincolnking Adams Young School Grove Campus (660 students) and Adamsyoung Building (520 students). See the Lincoln-King Adams-Young Academy district page for the complete list.