- Enrollment
- 1,171
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fayetteville, TN
South Lincoln School
Federal NCES profile for South Lincoln School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 470249000079
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Lincoln School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Tennessee schools.
- #5 of 5
- schools in Fayetteville · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.3:1
- large classes for Tennessee
- 656
- students enrolled
South Lincoln School has class sizes larger than 80% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Lincoln School ranks #5 of 5 schools in Fayetteville, TN.
School address
District: Lincoln County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470249000079 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
South Lincoln School held near 653 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 38.0 → 39.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 470249000079 · Fayetteville, TN Other · MID · TRAD
656 enr · 17.3:1 · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Lincoln County High School (1,171 students)
South Lincoln School held near 653 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 38.0 → 39.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
South Lincoln School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lincoln County
Lincoln County High School
1,171 students
- Highland Rim S
Highland Rim School
717 students
- This school
South Lincoln School
656 students
- Flintville Sch 466
Flintville School
466 students
- Unity School 431
Unity School
431 students
- Blanche School 366
Blanche School
366 students
What this shows South Lincoln School reports 656 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Lincoln School compares
South Lincoln School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.3:1 | ▲ 13% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 656 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.3:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
656
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
17.3:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 80% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
19.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,374
per pupil, district-wide
- below Tennessee avg of $11,532
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 656 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
98
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 85.8%
African American 6.9%
Hispanic or Latino 4.6%
Two or More 1.5%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 85.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.7, South Lincoln School is less mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
District finance for Lincoln County reports $10,374 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How South Lincoln School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln County High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Highland Rim School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Flintville School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Unity School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Blanche School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Lincoln School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 717
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 466
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 431
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 366
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar other schools in Fayetteville
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Highland Rim School
Standard public school
717 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Ralph Askins School
Standard public school
565 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
Lincoln Central Academy
Standard public school
51 students 17:1 students per teacher
Lincoln Central Virtual Academy
Standard public school
41 students 4.1:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~656 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Lincoln School
How many students attend South Lincoln School?
South Lincoln School has 656 students enrolled. It is a public school in Fayetteville, TN. CCD year-over-year: 652 (2022-23) → 653 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Lincoln School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Lincoln School is 17.3:1, which is 13% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Lincoln School?
The largest demographic group at South Lincoln School is White at 85.8% of enrollment, in Fayetteville, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Lincoln School?
South Lincoln School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (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 South Lincoln School rank among schools in Fayetteville?
By Resource Investment Index, South Lincoln School ranks #5 of 5 schools in Fayetteville, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Fayetteville on the city page.
What other schools are in Lincoln County?
Besides South Lincoln School, Lincoln County also operates Lincoln County High School (1,171 students), Highland Rim School (717 students), and Flintville School (466 students). See the Lincoln County district page for the complete list.