At a glance
Reported students
1,333
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
86.85
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Iowa high enrollment
92nd percentile
Compared with 343 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
421
Abraham Lincoln High School: 1,333 reported students.
State peer staffing position
68th percentile
15.3:1 reported; state peer median 13.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 1,353
- Teachers (FTE)
- 90.82
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.9:1
What the reported data says about Abraham Lincoln High School
Abraham Lincoln High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Council Bluffs. It is one of 15 current school records connected to Council Bluffs Comm School District. NCES reports 1,333 students for 2024–25.
Among 343 high schools in Iowa with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 294 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 92nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.3:1, above the Iowa median of 13.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (76.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (14.3%). English learners represent 4.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 19.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 6 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Abraham Lincoln High School
- 1How do the reported 15.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 86.85 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 4.98 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 4.1%
- Students with disabilities
- 19.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 46.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 4.98
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White76.7%
- Hispanic14.3%
- Black3.5%
- Asian0.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.7%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.5%
- Multiracial3.5%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
6 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Council Bluffs Comm School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Thomas Jefferson High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,146 reported students
Gerald W Kirn Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
913 reported students
Woodrow Wilson Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
855 reported students
College View Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
488 reported students
Roosevelt Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
455 reported students
Longfellow Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
431 reported students
Public schools near Abraham Lincoln High School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lewis Central Senior High School High · Lewis Central Comm School District | 09–12 | 1,020 | 2.4 mi |
| Thomas Jefferson High School High · Council Bluffs Comm School District | 09–12 | 1,146 | 3.3 mi |
| Ncyf Community High School High · Ncyf Community High School | 09–12 | 17 | 4.8 mi |
| Central High School High · Omaha Public Schools | 09–12 | 2,587 | 6.5 mi |
| Blackburn Alternative Program High · Omaha Public Schools | 09–12 | 0 | 6.9 mi |
| Gateway to College Program High · Omaha Public Schools | 09–12 | 0 | 6.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Abraham Lincoln High School
What grades does Abraham Lincoln High School serve?
Abraham Lincoln High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Council Bluffs Comm School District.
How many students attend Abraham Lincoln High School?
Abraham Lincoln High School reported 1,333 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 92nd percentile among 343 Iowa high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,353 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Abraham Lincoln High School?
The calculated ratio is 15.3:1, based on 1,333 students and 86.85 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Iowa median for the same school level is 13.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Abraham Lincoln High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Abraham Lincoln High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Council Bluffs Comm School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Abraham Lincoln High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
46.1% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Abraham Lincoln High School in?
Abraham Lincoln High School is part of Council Bluffs Comm School District, based in Council Bluffs, IA, which operates 15 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Abraham Lincoln High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Lewis Central Senior High School (2.4 mi), Thomas Jefferson High School (3.3 mi), Ncyf Community High School (4.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.