Enrollment
727
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Beloit, WI
The Lincoln Academy
Federal NCES profile for The Lincoln Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 550009203146Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 6
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
The Lincoln Academy earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Wisconsin schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Wisconsin schools.
- #4 of 11
- schools in Beloit · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23.5:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 66.6%
- free-lunch eligible
The Lincoln Academy has class sizes larger than 95% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, The Lincoln Academy ranks #4 of 11 schools in Beloit, WI.
School address
District: The Lincoln Academy Inc. · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550009203146 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.5:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+63% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
66.6%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
+73% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How The Lincoln Academy compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at The Lincoln Academy
The Lincoln Academy is a higher-need, large charter combined-grade school in Beloit, Wisconsin, enrolling 727 students.
Class loads run heavy: 23.5:1 is larger than about 95% of Wisconsin schools and 63% above the 14.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 66.6% of students qualify for free meals, 73% above the Wisconsin average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Wisconsin, bigger than 90% of state schools at 727 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 55 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #23.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (40%) and White (39%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 67/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.4% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Beloit's public schools, it stands alongside Robinson Elementary (477 students): The Lincoln Academy is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (23.5:1 vs 19.1:1).
The Lincoln Academy Inc. is a single-school charter district, so The Lincoln Academy operates independently rather than alongside district-mates.
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 The Lincoln Academy compares
The Lincoln Academy on the metrics families compare, against Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.5:1 | ▲ 63% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.6% | ▲ 73% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 727 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.5:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
727
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
66.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 73% above the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
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
23.5:1
students per teacher
- 63% above state mean
Top 95% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
9.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 57 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.3 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
Hispanic or Latino 39.9%
White 38.6%
African American 13.4%
Two or More 7.6%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 39.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.8, The Lincoln Academy is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Similar other schools in Beloit
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Robinson Elementary
Standard public school
477 students 19.1:1 students per teacher
Todd Elementary
Standard public school
471 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Converse Elementary
Standard public school
446 students 18.6:1 students per teacher
Hackett Elementary
Standard public school
434 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Gaston Elementary
Standard public school
348 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Powers Elementary
Standard public school
331 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Wisconsin, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~727 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about The Lincoln Academy
How many students attend The Lincoln Academy?
The Lincoln Academy has 727 students enrolled. It is a public school in Beloit, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Lincoln Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at The Lincoln Academy is 23.5:1, which is 63% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 50% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at The Lincoln Academy?
66.6% of students at The Lincoln Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of The Lincoln Academy?
The largest demographic group at The Lincoln Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 39.9% of enrollment, in Beloit, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for The Lincoln Academy?
The Lincoln Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does The Lincoln Academy rank among schools in Beloit?
By Resource Investment Index, The Lincoln Academy ranks #4 of 11 schools in Beloit, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Beloit on the city page.
Is The Lincoln Academy a good school?
The Lincoln Academy earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Wisconsin schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Wisconsin 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 The Lincoln Academy Inc.?
None; The Lincoln Academy Inc. is a single-school charter district, and The Lincoln Academy is its only campus.
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