Enrollment
542
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Belleville, IL
Abraham Lincoln Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Abraham Lincoln Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 170561000231
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 20
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Abraham Lincoln Elem School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Illinois schools.
- #7 of 9
- elementary schools in Belleville · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.4:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 542
- students enrolled
Abraham Lincoln Elem School has class sizes larger than 83% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Abraham Lincoln Elem School ranks #7 of 9 elementary schools in Belleville, IL.
School address
District: Belleville Sd 118 · Illinois
NCES ID 170561000231 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.4:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Abraham Lincoln Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Abraham Lincoln Elem School
Abraham Lincoln Elem School is a mid-sized elementary school in Belleville, Illinois, enrolling 542 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 542 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by African American (64%) and White (22%) (diversity index 54/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 112 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 542 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Belleville's elementary schools, it stands alongside Whiteside Middle School (475 students): Abraham Lincoln Elem School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16.4:1 vs 13.2:1).
Belleville Sd 118 also operates Union Elem School (432 students) and West Jr High School (364 students) alongside Abraham Lincoln Elem School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Abraham Lincoln Elem School compares
Abraham 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 | 16.4:1 | ▲ 17% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 542 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.4:1
Leaner classes than 35% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
542
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
16.4:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 83% in Illinois - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
32.1%
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
$17,301
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
60
in-school suspensions + 52 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 63.8%
White 21.8%
Two or More 7.7%
Hispanic or Latino 5.2%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 63.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.7, Abraham Lincoln Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Belleville Sd 118, which includes Abraham Lincoln Elem School.
$17,301
Per student
+2%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+4%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 31.1%
State 55.6%
Federal 13.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Abraham Lincoln Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Union Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Jr High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Westhaven Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central Jr High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Abraham Lincoln Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 432
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 364
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 313
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 308
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 293
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar elementary schools in Belleville
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Whiteside Middle School
Standard public school
475 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
Union Elem School
Standard public school
432 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
Westhaven Elementary
Standard public school
313 students 9.8:1 students per teacher
Roosevelt Elem School
Standard public school
272 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Douglas Elem School
Standard public school
233 students 11.1:1 students per teacher
Harmony Intermediate Center
Standard public school
207 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Illinois, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~542 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Abraham Lincoln Elem School
How many students attend Abraham Lincoln Elem School?
Abraham Lincoln Elem School has 542 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Belleville, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Abraham Lincoln Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Abraham Lincoln Elem School is 16.4:1, which is 17% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Abraham Lincoln Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Abraham Lincoln Elem School is African American at 63.8% of enrollment, in Belleville, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Abraham Lincoln Elem School?
Abraham Lincoln Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Abraham Lincoln Elem School rank among elementary schools in Belleville?
By Resource Investment Index, Abraham Lincoln Elem School ranks #7 of 9 elementary schools in Belleville, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Belleville on the city page.
Is Abraham Lincoln Elem School a good school?
Abraham Lincoln Elem School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Illinois schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Belleville Sd 118?
Besides Abraham Lincoln Elem School, Belleville Sd 118 also operates Union Elem School (432 students), West Jr High School (364 students), and Westhaven Elementary (313 students). See the Belleville Sd 118 district page for the complete list.
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