Enrollment
656
Tennessee · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
38.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.3:1
vs 15.3:1 Tennessee avg
+13% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How South Lincoln School compares with Tennessee and U.S. medians
What stands out at South Lincoln School
South Lincoln School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Fayetteville, Tennessee, enrolling 656 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Tennessee schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 656 puts it in the larger third of Tennessee schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 91% of the 1,838 Tennessee schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is predominantly White (86% of enrollment) (diversity index 26/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 656 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.7% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 20.0% 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 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Fayetteville's public schools, it stands alongside Highland Rim School (717 students): South Lincoln School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17.3:1 vs 14.9:1).
Lincoln County also operates Lincoln County High School (1,171 students) and Highland Rim School (717 students) alongside South Lincoln 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 South Lincoln School compares
South Lincoln School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$9,586
per pupil, district-wide
- below Tennessee avg of $10,822
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lincoln County, which includes South Lincoln School.
$9,586
Per student
-11%
vs Tennessee
Avg $10,822
-42%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.8%
State 53.2%
Federal 20.0%
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 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
- 1,171
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Tennessee, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~656 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.3:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is South Lincoln School a good school?
South Lincoln School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Tennessee 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 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.
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