Top Rankings
Lincoln Consolidated School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,122 students in Lincoln Consolidated School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Lincoln Consolidated School District have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
6 Schools
3,470 Schools
# Students
3,122 Students
1,369,239 Students
# Teachers
193 Teachers
82,996 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Lincoln Consolidated School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 845 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 78% has decreased from 87% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#618 out of 862 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
38%
Graduation Rate
78%
81%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)32.7%
33.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.67
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
2%
4%
% Hispanic
9%
9%
% Black
26%
18%
% White
49%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
14%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,970 is higher than the state median of $18,606. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,029 is higher than the state median of $17,784. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$59 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$66 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,970
$18,606
Spending / Student
$21,029
$17,784
Best Lincoln Consolidated School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lincoln Senior High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7425 Willis Rd
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
(734) 484-7004
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
(734) 484-7004
Gr: 9-12 | 810 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #22.
Bishop Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8888 Whittaker Rd
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
(734) 484-7074
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
(734) 484-7074
Gr: K-5 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #33.
Childs Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7300 Bemis Rd
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
(734) 484-7035
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
(734) 484-7035
Gr: K-5 | 493 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #44.
Lincoln Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8744 Whittaker Rd
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
(734) 484-7033
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
(734) 484-7033
Gr: 6-8 | 712 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #55.
Brick Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8970 Whittaker Rd
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
(734) 484-7031
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
(734) 484-7031
Gr: K-5 | 500 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #66.
Lcs Virtual Academy
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7525 Willis Rd
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
(734) 484-7000
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
(734) 484-7000
Gr: K-12 | 121 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lincoln Consolidated School District?
Lincoln Consolidated School District manages 6 public schools serving 3,122 students.
What is the rank of Lincoln Consolidated School District?
Lincoln Consolidated School District is ranked #615 out of 845 school districts in Michigan (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Lincoln Consolidated School District?
49% of Lincoln Consolidated School District students are White, 26% of students are Black, 14% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lincoln Consolidated School District?
Lincoln Consolidated School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Lincoln Consolidated School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,029 is higher than the state median of $17,784. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
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