Lincoln CHSD 404

Lincoln, Illinois — 1 schools

786
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$17,994
Per-Pupil Spending
High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Lincoln CHSD 404 operates 1 public schools serving 786 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Illinois. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 high schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 764 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Logan County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $17,994 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 57.8% local, 28.9% state, and 13.3% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $72,292 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 34/100, ranked #489 of 763 in Illinois against a state average of 38 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 382:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 29.6% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 85.5% White, 4.8% Hispanic or Latino, 2.1% African American across the district's schools.

Lincoln Comm High School accounts for 100.0% of all Lincoln CHSD 404 student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Lincoln CHSD 404-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: high. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Lincoln CHSD 404 student-counselor ratio is 382:1 — high (typically associated with staffing constraints that limit per-student counselor time; CRDC data shows higher ratios cluster in larger urban systems)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Lincoln CHSD 404 chronic absenteeism rate is 29.6% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within Lincoln CHSD 404 is typically wider than the Lincoln CHSD 404-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

13.3%
Federal
28.9%
State
57.8%
Local

Funding Equity

34
Equity Score
489 / 763
State Rank
38
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Logan County county, where this district is located.

$681
Studio/mo
$782
1 BR/mo
$988
2 BR/mo
$1,221
3 BR/mo
$1,308
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$72,292
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in Lincoln CHSD 404.

White 85.5%
Hispanic or Latino 4.8%
African American 2.1%
Multiracial 7.1%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

382:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
29.6%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Lincoln CHSD 404

School Enrollment
Lincoln Comm High School
764

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Lincoln CHSD 404?

Lincoln CHSD 404 has 1 schools, including 1 high. Total enrollment is 786 students.

How much does Lincoln CHSD 404 spend per student?

Lincoln CHSD 404 spends $17,994 per student. The district has an equity score of 34/100, ranking #489 in Illinois.

What is the average teacher salary in Lincoln CHSD 404?

The average teacher salary in Lincoln CHSD 404 is $72,292 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Lincoln CHSD 404?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Logan County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Lincoln CHSD 404?

Lincoln CHSD 404 students are 85.5% White, 4.8% Hispanic or Latino, 2.1% African American, 0.5% Asian, averaged across 1 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Lincoln CHSD 404?

Lincoln CHSD 404 has an equity score of 34/100, ranking #489 out of 763 districts in Illinois. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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