At a glance
Reported students
636
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
45.33
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Mississippi other enrollment
88th percentile
Compared with 113 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
704
West Lincoln School: 636 reported students.
State peer staffing position
65th percentile
14:1 reported; state peer median 12.3:1. 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
- 617
- Teachers (FTE)
- 49.1
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.6:1
What the reported data says about West Lincoln School
West Lincoln School is a public combined / other school serving grades KG–12 in Brookhaven. It is one of 4 current school records connected to Lincoln County School District. NCES reports 636 students for 2024–25.
Among 113 combined / other schools in Mississippi with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 0 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 88th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14:1, above the Mississippi median of 12.3:1 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 (85.5%) and Black (11.8%). Students served under IDEA represent 13%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming, computer science. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking West Lincoln School
- 1How do the reported 14:1 student–teacher ratio and 45.33 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 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 13%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 61.2%
- Lunch program
- No
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- 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
- White85.5%
- Hispanic0.8%
- Black11.8%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1.7%
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
No students enrolled 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 Lincoln County School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Enterprise Attendance Center
Other · Grades KG–12
667 reported students
Loyd Star Attendance Center
Other · Grades KG–12
741 reported students
Bogue Chitto School
Other · Grades KG–12
747 reported students
Public schools near West Lincoln 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bogue Chitto School Other · Lincoln County School District | KG–12 | 747 | 7.5 mi |
| Brookhaven Elementary School Elementary · Brookhaven School District | 03–04 | 368 | 9.3 mi |
| MS School Of The Arts High · MS School Of The Arts | 11–12 | 104 | 9.4 mi |
| Loyd Star Attendance Center Other · Lincoln County School District | KG–12 | 741 | 9.5 mi |
| Lipsey Middle School Middle · Brookhaven School District | 05–06 | 341 | 9.5 mi |
| Mullins School Other · Brookhaven School District | 01–12 | 0 | 9.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about West Lincoln School
What grades does West Lincoln School serve?
West Lincoln School reports grades KG–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school in Lincoln County School District.
How many students attend West Lincoln School?
West Lincoln School reported 636 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 88th percentile among 113 Mississippi combined or other schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 617 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at West Lincoln School?
The calculated ratio is 14:1, based on 636 students and 45.33 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Mississippi median for the same school level is 12.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is West Lincoln School a public, charter, or magnet school?
West Lincoln School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Lincoln County School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of West Lincoln School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
61.2% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is West Lincoln School in?
West Lincoln School is part of Lincoln County School District, based in Brookhaven, MS, which operates 4 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near West Lincoln School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Bogue Chitto School (7.5 mi), Brookhaven Elementary School (9.3 mi), MS School Of The Arts (9.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.