- Enrollment
- 1,236
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Wyandotte, MI
The Lincoln Center
Federal NCES profile for The Lincoln Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 263654001265
👥 S:T ratio 82
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
The Lincoln Center earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of Michigan schools.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Wyandotte · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 4.4:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 58.5%
- free-lunch eligible
The Lincoln Center has class sizes smaller than 98% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, The Lincoln Center ranks #1 of 3 schools in Wyandotte, MI.
School address
District: Wyandotte School District of the City of · Michigan
NCES ID 263654001265 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
The Lincoln Center shrank from 142 students in 2022-23 to 130 in 2023-24 (-8.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 32.0 → 28.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-12 students YoY 263654001265 · Wyandotte, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
140 enr · 4.4:1 · 58.5% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Roosevelt High School (1,236 students)
The Lincoln Center shrank from 142 students in 2022-23 to 130 in 2023-24 (-8.5%). Teacher FTE lost 32.0 → 28.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
The Lincoln Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Roosevelt High
Roosevelt High School
1,236 students
- Woodrow Wilson
Woodrow Wilson School
869 students
- Jefferson Elem 473
Jefferson Elementary School
473 students
- Garfield Eleme 418
Garfield Elementary School
418 students
- Washington Ele 379
Washington Elementary School
379 students
- This school 140
The Lincoln Center
140 students
What this shows The Lincoln Center reports 140 students on the CCD universe file.
How The Lincoln Center compares
The Lincoln Center is a shrinking 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 | 4.4:1 | ▼ 75% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.5% | ▲ 8% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 140 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
4.4:1
Leaner classes than 99% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
140
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
4.4:1
students per teacher
- 75% below state mean
Top 2% in Michigan - lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
51.4%
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
$21,410
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 69.3%
African American 14.3%
Hispanic or Latino 12.1%
Asian 2.9%
Two or More 1.4%
Largest group: White at 69.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.4, The Lincoln Center is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Wyandotte School District of the City of reports $21,410 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How The Lincoln Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roosevelt High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Woodrow Wilson School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Garfield Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to The Lincoln Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 869
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 473
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 418
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 379
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
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 (~140 students)
Frequently asked questions about The Lincoln Center
How many students attend The Lincoln Center?
The Lincoln Center has 140 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in Wyandotte, MI. CCD year-over-year: 142 (2022-23) → 130 (2023-24), down 12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Lincoln Center?
The student-teacher ratio at The Lincoln Center is 4.4:1, which is 75% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 72% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at The Lincoln Center?
58.5% of students at The Lincoln Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of The Lincoln Center?
The largest demographic group at The Lincoln Center is White at 69.3% of enrollment, in Wyandotte, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for The Lincoln Center?
The Lincoln Center has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does The Lincoln Center rank among schools in Wyandotte?
By Resource Investment Index, The Lincoln Center ranks #1 of 3 schools in Wyandotte, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Wyandotte on the city page.
What other schools are in Wyandotte School District of the City of?
Besides The Lincoln Center, Wyandotte School District of the City of also operates Roosevelt High School (1,236 students), Woodrow Wilson School (869 students), and Jefferson Elementary School (473 students). See the Wyandotte School District of the City of district page for the complete list.