- Enrollment
- 747
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
West Lincoln School held near 645 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 49.5 → 50.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 280264000516 · Brookhaven, MS Other · MID · TRAD
636 enr · 13:1 · 51.0% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Bogue Chitto School (747 students)
West Lincoln School held near 645 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 49.5 → 50.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
West Lincoln School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bogue Chitto S
Bogue Chitto School
747 students
- Loyd Star Scho
Loyd Star School
741 students
- Enterprise Sch
Enterprise School
667 students
- This school
West Lincoln School
636 students
What this shows West Lincoln School reports 636 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Lincoln School compares
West Lincoln School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$9,945
per pupil, district-wide
- below Mississippi avg of $13,683
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.
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
District finance for Lincoln County School District reports $9,945 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 741
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 667
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~636 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 655 (2022-23) → 645 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.