Enrollment
636
Mississippi · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Brookhaven, MS
West Lincoln School
Federal NCES profile for West Lincoln School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 280264000516
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Lincoln School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Mississippi median.
- #2 of 4
- schools in Brookhaven · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13:1
- students per teacher
- 51.0%
- free-lunch eligible
West Lincoln School has class sizes near the Mississippi median. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Lincoln School ranks #2 of 4 schools in Brookhaven, MS.
School address
District: Lincoln County School District · Mississippi
NCES ID 280264000516 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
49.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13:1
vs 13.3:1 Mississippi avg
-2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
51.0%
vs 80.5% Mississippi avg
-37% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Lincoln School compares with Mississippi and U.S. medians
What stands out at West Lincoln School
West Lincoln School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Brookhaven, Mississippi, enrolling 636 students.
At 13:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Mississippi median, within a few percentage points of the 13.3:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 51.0% free-meal eligibility runs 37% below the Mississippi average.
Enrollment of 636 puts it in the larger third of Mississippi schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 877 scored Mississippi schools.
Against 136 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #18.
Its student body is predominantly White (86% of enrollment) (diversity index 26/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 636 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
11.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Lincoln County School District spends $9,071 per pupil, 24% below the Mississippi average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 17.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 161 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 636 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Lincoln County School District also operates Bogue Chitto School (747 students) and Loyd Star School (741 students) alongside West 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 West Lincoln School compares
West Lincoln School on the metrics families compare, against Mississippi and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Mississippi | Mississippi avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13:1 | ▼ 2% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.0% | ▼ 37% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 636 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
636
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
51.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% below the Mississippi average of 80.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 46% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
11.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$9,071
per pupil, district-wide
- below Mississippi avg of $11,990
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 636 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
121
in-school suspensions + 40 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 19.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.3 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 85.5%
African American 11.8%
Two or More 1.7%
Hispanic or Latino 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 85.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.5, West Lincoln School is less mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lincoln County School District, which includes West Lincoln School.
$9,071
Per student
-24%
vs Mississippi
Avg $11,990
-45%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.0%
State 58.6%
Federal 17.4%
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 West Lincoln School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bogue Chitto School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Loyd Star School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Enterprise School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Lincoln School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 747
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 741
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 667
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Mississippi, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~636 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about West Lincoln School
How many students attend West Lincoln School?
West Lincoln School has 636 students enrolled. It is a public school in Brookhaven, MS.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Lincoln School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Lincoln School is 13:1, which is 2% lower than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 17% 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 School?
51.0% of students at West Lincoln School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Lincoln School?
The largest demographic group at West Lincoln School is White at 85.5% of enrollment, in Brookhaven, MS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Lincoln School?
West Lincoln School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical 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 West Lincoln School rank among schools in Brookhaven?
By Resource Investment Index, West Lincoln School ranks #2 of 4 schools in Brookhaven, MS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Brookhaven on the city page.
Is West Lincoln School a good school?
West Lincoln School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Mississippi median. 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 School District?
Besides West Lincoln School, Lincoln County School District also operates Bogue Chitto School (747 students), Loyd Star School (741 students), and Enterprise School (667 students). See the Lincoln County School District district page for the complete list.
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