At a glance
Reported students
727
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
43
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Wisconsin other enrollment
94th percentile
Compared with 146 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
727
The Lincoln Academy: 727 reported students.
State peer staffing position
42nd percentile
16.9:1 reported; state peer median 21.5:1. 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
- 410
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.7:1
What the reported data says about The Lincoln Academy
The Lincoln Academy is a public combined / other school serving grades PK–12 in Beloit. It is one of 1 current school records connected to The Lincoln Academy Inc. NCES reports 727 students for 2024–25.
Among 146 combined / other schools in Wisconsin with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 132.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 94th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.9:1, below the Wisconsin median of 21.5:1 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 Hispanic or Latino (39.9%) and White (38.5%). English learners represent 14.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 8.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports computer science. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking The Lincoln Academy
- 1How do the reported 16.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 43 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 0 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
- 14.1%
- Students with disabilities
- 8.8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 63.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- 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
- White38.5%
- Hispanic39.9%
- Black13.3%
- Asian0.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial7.6%
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
Not reported as 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.
Public schools near The Lincoln Academy
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beloit Virtual School Other · Beloit School District | PK–12 | 46 | 0.5 mi |
| Beloit Early Learning Other · Beloit School District | PK–PK | 43 | 1.9 mi |
| WCSEC-Primary Instructional Prgrm Other · Winnebago County Spec Educ Coop | Not reported | — | 4.9 mi |
| WCSEC-Intermediate Instruc Prgrm Other · Winnebago County Spec Educ Coop | Not reported | — | 6.6 mi |
| SELF Academy Other · Winnebago County Spec Educ Coop | Not reported | — | 6.6 mi |
| Wisconsin Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired Other · Wisconsin Dept of Public Instruction | 01–12 | 0 | 9.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about The Lincoln Academy
What grades does The Lincoln Academy serve?
The Lincoln Academy reports grades PK–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school in The Lincoln Academy Inc.
How many students attend The Lincoln Academy?
The Lincoln Academy reported 727 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 94th percentile among 146 Wisconsin combined or other schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 410 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at The Lincoln Academy?
The calculated ratio is 16.9:1, based on 727 students and 43 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Wisconsin median for the same school level is 21.5:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is The Lincoln Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?
The Lincoln Academy is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of The Lincoln Academy students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
63.7% 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 The Lincoln Academy in?
The Lincoln Academy is part of The Lincoln Academy Inc, based in Beloit, WI, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near The Lincoln Academy?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Beloit Virtual School (0.5 mi), Beloit Early Learning (1.9 mi), WCSEC-Primary Instructional Prgrm (4.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.