- Enrollment
- 1,143
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Abraham Lincoln Elem School held near 548 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 36.2 → 34.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-17 students YoY 171680001981 · Glen Ellyn, IL Elementary · MID · TRAD
559 enr · 15.5:1 · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Hadley Junior High School (1,143 students)
Abraham Lincoln Elem School held near 548 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 36.2 → 34.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Abraham Lincoln Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hadley Junior
Hadley Junior High School
1,143 students
- Churchill Elem
Churchill Elem School
618 students
- Benjamin Frank
Benjamin Franklin Elem School
581 students
- Forest Glen El
Forest Glen Elem School
581 students
- This school
Abraham Lincoln Elem School
559 students
What this shows Abraham Lincoln Elem School reports 559 students on the CCD universe file.
How Abraham Lincoln Elem School compares
Abraham Lincoln Elem School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$18,895
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
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.
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
District finance for Glen Ellyn Sd 41 reports $18,895 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~559 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 565 (2022-23) → 548 (2023-24), nearly flat (-17).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.