Enrollment
559
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Glen Ellyn, 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 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 171680001981
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Abraham Lincoln Elem School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Illinois schools.
- #4 of 4
- elementary schools in Glen Ellyn · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.5:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 559
- students enrolled
Abraham Lincoln Elem School has class sizes larger than 75% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Abraham Lincoln Elem School ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Glen Ellyn, IL.
School address
District: Glen Ellyn Sd 41 · Illinois
NCES ID 171680001981 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.5:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+11% 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 Glen Ellyn, Illinois, enrolling 559 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 559 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 91% of the 3,845 Illinois schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Its student body is led by White (76%) and Asian (10%) (diversity index 41/100).
14.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Glen Ellyn's elementary schools, it stands alongside Benjamin Franklin Elem School (581 students): Abraham Lincoln Elem School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.5:1 vs 14.9:1).
Glen Ellyn Sd 41 also operates Hadley Junior High School (1,143 students) and Churchill Elem School (618 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 | 15.5:1 | ▲ 11% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 559 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
559
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 75% in Illinois - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$18,481
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
White 75.8%
Asian 9.7%
Hispanic or Latino 8.9%
Two or More 3.4%
African American 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 75.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.7, Abraham Lincoln Elem School is about as mixed as the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Glen Ellyn Sd 41, which includes Abraham Lincoln Elem School.
$18,481
Per student
+8%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 71.9%
State 23.2%
Federal 4.9%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hadley Junior High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Churchill Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Benjamin Franklin Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Forest Glen Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar 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
- 1,143
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 618
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 581
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 581
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Similar elementary schools in Glen Ellyn
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~559 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.5:1)
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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 559 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Glen Ellyn, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Abraham Lincoln Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Abraham Lincoln Elem School is 15.5:1, which is 11% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 1% lower 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 White at 75.8% of enrollment, in Glen Ellyn, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Abraham Lincoln Elem School?
Abraham Lincoln Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher 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 Glen Ellyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Abraham Lincoln Elem School ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Glen Ellyn, 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 Glen Ellyn on the city page.
Is Abraham Lincoln Elem School a good school?
Abraham Lincoln Elem School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% 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 Glen Ellyn Sd 41?
Besides Abraham Lincoln Elem School, Glen Ellyn Sd 41 also operates Hadley Junior High School (1,143 students), Churchill Elem School (618 students), and Benjamin Franklin Elem School (581 students). See the Glen Ellyn Sd 41 district page for the complete list.
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