- Enrollment
- 1,126
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Lincolnton, NC
West Lincoln Middle
Federal NCES profile for West Lincoln Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 370268001125
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Lincoln Middle earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most North Carolina schools.
- #13 of 13
- public schools in Lincolnton · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.2:1
- students per teacher
- 56.9%
- free-lunch eligible
West Lincoln Middle has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Lincoln Middle ranks #13 of 13 public schools in Lincolnton, NC.
School address
District: Lincoln County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370268001125 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
West Lincoln Middle held near 546 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 37.7 → 39.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 370268001125 · Lincolnton, NC Middle · MID · TRAD
563 enr · 15.2:1 · 56.9% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: North Lincoln High (1,126 students)
West Lincoln Middle held near 546 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 37.7 → 39.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
West Lincoln Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Lincoln
North Lincoln High
1,126 students
- East Lincoln H
East Lincoln High
1,047 students
- Lincolnton Hig
Lincolnton High
797 students
- North Lincoln
North Lincoln Middle
774 students
- East Lincoln M
East Lincoln Middle
738 students
- This school
West Lincoln Middle
563 students
What this shows West Lincoln Middle reports 563 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Lincoln Middle compares
West Lincoln Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.2:1 | ▼ 4% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.9% | ▼ 14% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 563 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
563
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 52% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.8%
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
$10,722
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Carolina avg of $12,294
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 563 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
119
in-school suspensions + 124 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 21.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 43.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 84.0%
Hispanic or Latino 8.5%
Two or More 5.9%
African American 1.1%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 84.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.4, West Lincoln Middle is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lincoln County Schools reports $10,722 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Lincoln Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Lincoln High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Lincoln High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincolnton High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Lincoln Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Lincoln Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Lincoln Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,047
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 797
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 774
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 738
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar middle schools in Lincolnton
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle 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 (~563 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Lincoln Middle
How many students attend West Lincoln Middle?
West Lincoln Middle has 563 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Lincolnton, NC. CCD year-over-year: 554 (2022-23) → 546 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Lincoln Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at West Lincoln Middle is 15.2:1, which is 4% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 3% 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 West Lincoln Middle?
56.9% of students at West Lincoln Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Lincoln Middle?
The largest demographic group at West Lincoln Middle is White at 84.0% of enrollment, in Lincolnton, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Lincoln Middle?
West Lincoln Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical 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 West Lincoln Middle rank among public schools in Lincolnton?
By Resource Investment Index, West Lincoln Middle ranks #13 of 13 public schools in Lincolnton, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Lincolnton on the city page.
What other schools are in Lincoln County Schools?
Besides West Lincoln Middle, Lincoln County Schools also operates North Lincoln High (1,126 students), East Lincoln High (1,047 students), and Lincolnton High (797 students). See the Lincoln County Schools district page for the complete list.