- Enrollment
- 321
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lincoln, IL
Central Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Central Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 172298002537
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central Elem School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 78% of Illinois schools.
- #4 of 5
- schools in Lincoln · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 11.4:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 183
- students enrolled
Central Elem School has class sizes smaller than 78% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Central Elem School ranks #4 of 5 schools in Lincoln, IL.
School address
District: Lincoln Esd 27 · Illinois
NCES ID 172298002537 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Central Elem School held near 176 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 16.5 → 15.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 172298002537 · Lincoln, IL Other · SMALL · TRAD
183 enr · 11.4:1 · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Lincoln Jr High School (321 students)
Central Elem School held near 176 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 16.5 → 15.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Central 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
- This school
Central Elem School
183 students
- Adams Elem Sch 57
Adams Elem School
57 students
What this shows Central Elem School reports 183 students on the CCD universe file.
How Central Elem School compares
Central 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 | 11.4:1 | ▼ 19% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 183 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.4:1
Leaner classes than 80% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
183
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
11.4:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 22% in Illinois - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
24.0%
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
$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 + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 88.5%
Two or More 6.6%
Hispanic or Latino 2.7%
African American 2.2%
Largest group: White at 88.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.1, Central 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 Central Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Jr High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northwest Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington-Monroe Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Adams Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Central 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
- 57
- Students per teacher
- 7.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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
Adams Elem School
Standard public school
57 students 7.1:1 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 (~183 students)
Frequently asked questions about Central Elem School
How many students attend Central Elem School?
Central Elem School has 183 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lincoln, IL. CCD year-over-year: 183 (2022-23) → 176 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Elem School is 11.4:1, which is 19% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 27% 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 Central Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Central Elem School is White at 88.5% of enrollment, in Lincoln, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central Elem School?
Central Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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 Central Elem School rank among schools in Lincoln?
By Resource Investment Index, Central Elem School ranks #4 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 Central 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.