Enrollment
429
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
9.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
47.7:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+173% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
98.9%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+82% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lincolnking Adamsyoung 68 compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lincolnking Adamsyoung 68
Lincolnking Adamsyoung 68 is a high-poverty, mid-sized charter middle school in Detroit, Michigan, enrolling 429 students.
Class loads run heavy: 47.7:1 is larger than about 99% of Michigan schools and 173% above the 17.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 98.9% of students qualify for free meals, 82% above the Michigan average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 429 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 98% of the 3,375 Michigan schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 220 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #205, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly African American (100% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 1/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 429 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 56.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Detroit's middle schools, it stands alongside Detroit Academy of Arts and Sciences Middle School (339 students): Lincolnking Adamsyoung 68 is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (47.7:1 vs 56.5:1).
Lincoln-King Adams-Young Academy also operates Lincolnking Adams Young School Grove Campus (660 students) and Adamsyoung Building (520 students) alongside Lincolnking Adamsyoung 68.
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 Lincolnking Adamsyoung 68 compares
Lincolnking Adamsyoung 68 on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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.
Funding equity
$15,054
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lincoln-King Adams-Young Academy, which includes Lincolnking Adamsyoung 68.
$15,054
Per student
+11%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 18.9%
State 68.5%
Federal 12.6%
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 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
- 660
- Students per teacher
- 34.7:1
- Resource Index
- 7/100
- 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.
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~429 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Lincolnking Adamsyoung 68 a good school?
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. 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 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.
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