- Enrollment
- 321
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lincoln, IL
Adams Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Adams Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 172298002536
👥 S:T ratio 72
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Adams Elem School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Illinois schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Illinois.
- #3 of 5
- schools in Lincoln · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 7.1:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 57
- students enrolled
Adams Elem School has class sizes smaller than 99% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Adams Elem School ranks #3 of 5 schools in Lincoln, IL.
School address
District: Lincoln Esd 27 · Illinois
NCES ID 172298002536 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Adams Elem School shrank from 60 students in 2022-23 to 52 in 2023-24 (-13.3%).
Teacher FTE held 8.1 → 8.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-8 students YoY 172298002536 · Lincoln, IL Other · SMALL · TRAD
57 enr · 7.1:1 · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Lincoln Jr High School (321 students)
Adams Elem School shrank from 60 students in 2022-23 to 52 in 2023-24 (-13.3%). Teacher FTE held 8.1 → 8.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Adams Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lincoln Jr Hig
Lincoln Jr High School
321 students
- Northwest Elem
Northwest Elem School
271 students
- Washington-Mon
Washington-Monroe Elem School
224 students
- Central Elem S
Central Elem School
183 students
- This school 57
Adams Elem School
57 students
What this shows Adams Elem School reports 57 students on the CCD universe file.
How Adams Elem School compares
Adams Elem School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 7.1:1 | ▼ 49% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 57 | top 98% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.1:1
Leaner classes than 96% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
57
Bigger than 6% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
7.1:1
students per teacher
- 49% below state mean
Top 1% in Illinois - lower ratio than 99% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
40.4%
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
$17,100
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 82.5%
Two or More 10.5%
Hispanic or Latino 5.3%
Asian 1.8%
Largest group: White at 82.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.5, Adams Elem School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Lincoln Esd 27 reports $17,100 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Adams Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Jr High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northwest Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington-Monroe Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Adams Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 271
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 224
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 183
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar other schools in Lincoln
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Chester-East Lincoln Elem School
Standard public school
288 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
Washington-Monroe Elem School
Standard public school
224 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
West Lincoln-Broadwell Elem Sch
Standard public school
217 students 11.4:1 students per teacher
Central Elem School
Standard public school
183 students 11.4:1 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 (~57 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~7.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Adams Elem School
How many students attend Adams Elem School?
Adams Elem School has 57 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lincoln, IL. CCD year-over-year: 60 (2022-23) → 52 (2023-24), down 8.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Adams Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Adams Elem School is 7.1:1, which is 49% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 55% 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 Adams Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Adams Elem School is White at 82.5% of enrollment, in Lincoln, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Adams Elem School?
Adams Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Adams Elem School rank among schools in Lincoln?
By Resource Investment Index, Adams Elem School ranks #3 of 5 schools in Lincoln, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Lincoln on the city page.
What other schools are in Lincoln Esd 27?
Besides Adams Elem School, Lincoln Esd 27 also operates Lincoln Jr High School (321 students), Northwest Elem School (271 students), and Washington-Monroe Elem School (224 students). See the Lincoln Esd 27 district page for the complete list.