- Enrollment
- 1,919
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cicero, IL
Abe Lincoln Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Abe Lincoln Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 171020001235
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Abe Lincoln Elem School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #1 of 7
- schools in Cicero · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.3:1
- students per teacher
- 717
- students enrolled
Abe Lincoln Elem School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Abe Lincoln Elem School ranks #1 of 7 schools in Cicero, IL.
School address
NCES CCD universe card
School universe 171020001235 · Cicero, IL Other · MID · TRAD
717 enr · 13.3:1 · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Unity Jr High School (1,919 students)
Resource Investment Index #1 of 7 schools in Cicero. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Abe Lincoln Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Unity Jr High
Unity Jr High School
1,919 students
- This school 717
Abe Lincoln Elem School
717 students
- Warren Park Sc 695
Warren Park School
695 students
- Woodrow Wilson 622
Woodrow Wilson Elem School
622 students
- Sherlock Elem 583
Sherlock Elem School
583 students
- Cicero West El 557
Cicero West Elementary School
557 students
What this shows Abe Lincoln Elem School reports 717 students on the CCD universe file.
How Abe Lincoln Elem School compares
Abe Lincoln Elem School on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.3:1 | ▼ 5% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 717 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
717
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 46% in Illinois - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
53.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$23,162
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 97.1%
White 1.5%
African American 0.7%
Two or More 0.4%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 97.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 5.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 5.7, Abe Lincoln Elem School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cicero Sd 99, which includes Abe Lincoln Elem School.
$23,162
Per student
+27%
vs Illinois
Avg $18,196
+31%
vs U.S.
Avg $17,658
Revenue mix
Local 18.7%
State 68.1%
Federal 13.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2022-23 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Abe Lincoln Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unity Jr High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Warren Park School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Woodrow Wilson Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sherlock Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cicero West Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Abe Lincoln Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 695
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 622
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 583
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 557
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Similar other schools in Cicero
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Warren Park School
Standard public school
695 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Sherlock Elem School
Standard public school
583 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
Cicero West Elementary School
Standard public school
557 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Columbus West Elementary School
Standard public school
534 students 12.1:1 students per teacher
Goodwin Elementary School
Standard public school
502 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
District 99 Early Childhood Ctr
Standard public school
232 students 38.7:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~717 students)
Frequently asked questions about Abe Lincoln Elem School
How many students attend Abe Lincoln Elem School?
Abe Lincoln Elem School has 717 students enrolled. It is a public school in Cicero, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Abe Lincoln Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Abe Lincoln Elem School is 13.3:1, which is 5% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Abe Lincoln Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Abe Lincoln Elem School is Hispanic or Latino at 97.1% of enrollment, in Cicero, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Abe Lincoln Elem School?
Abe Lincoln Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Abe Lincoln Elem School rank among schools in Cicero?
By Resource Investment Index, Abe Lincoln Elem School ranks #1 of 7 schools in Cicero, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Cicero on the city page.
What other schools are in Cicero Sd 99?
Besides Abe Lincoln Elem School, Cicero Sd 99 also operates Unity Jr High School (1,919 students), Warren Park School (695 students), and Woodrow Wilson Elem School (622 students). See the Cicero Sd 99 district page for the complete list.
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