- Enrollment
- 1,360
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Kankakee, IL
Lincoln Cltrl Ctr-Montessori Elem
Federal NCES profile for Lincoln Cltrl Ctr-Montessori Elem, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 172076002365
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lincoln Cltrl Ctr-Montessori Elem earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #6 of 6
- elementary schools in Kankakee · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.8:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 437
- students enrolled
Lincoln Cltrl Ctr-Montessori Elem has class sizes larger than 86% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Cltrl Ctr-Montessori Elem ranks #6 of 6 elementary schools in Kankakee, IL.
School address
District: Kankakee Sd 111 · Illinois
NCES ID 172076002365 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Lincoln Cltrl Ctr-Montessori Elem held near 445 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 27.0 → 28.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+16 students YoY 172076002365 · Kankakee, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
437 enr · 16.8:1 · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: Kankakee High School (1,360 students)
Lincoln Cltrl Ctr-Montessori Elem held near 445 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount). Teacher FTE added 27.0 → 28.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Lincoln Cltrl Ctr-Montessori Elem in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Kankakee High
Kankakee High School
1,360 students
- John Kennedy M 519
John Kennedy Middle Grade School
519 students
- Kankakee Junio 501
Kankakee Junior High School
501 students
- Proegler Schoo 466
Proegler School
466 students
- This school 437
Lincoln Cltrl Ctr-Montessori Elem
437 students
- King Middle Gr 385
King Middle Grade School
385 students
What this shows Lincoln Cltrl Ctr-Montessori Elem reports 437 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lincoln Cltrl Ctr-Montessori Elem compares
Lincoln Cltrl Ctr-Montessori Elem 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 | 16.8:1 | ▲ 20% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 437 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
437
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 86% in Illinois - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
50.3%
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
$18,743
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 + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 43.0%
Hispanic or Latino 30.9%
White 20.4%
Two or More 5.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 43.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.5, Lincoln Cltrl Ctr-Montessori Elem is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Kankakee Sd 111 reports $18,743 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lincoln Cltrl Ctr-Montessori Elem Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kankakee High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| John Kennedy Middle Grade School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kankakee Junior High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Proegler School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| King Middle Grade School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lincoln Cltrl Ctr-Montessori Elem's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 519
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 501
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 466
- Students per teacher
- 33.3:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 385
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar elementary schools in Kankakee
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
John Kennedy Middle Grade School
Standard public school
519 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Limestone Middle Sch
Standard public school
468 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
King Middle Grade School
Standard public school
385 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Taft Primary School
Standard public school
316 students 15:1 students per teacher
Edison Primary School
Standard public school
192 students 16:1 students per teacher
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 (~437 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lincoln Cltrl Ctr-Montessori Elem
How many students attend Lincoln Cltrl Ctr-Montessori Elem?
Lincoln Cltrl Ctr-Montessori Elem has 437 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Kankakee, IL. CCD year-over-year: 429 (2022-23) → 445 (2023-24), nearly flat (+16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Cltrl Ctr-Montessori Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Cltrl Ctr-Montessori Elem is 16.8:1, which is 20% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 7% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lincoln Cltrl Ctr-Montessori Elem?
The largest demographic group at Lincoln Cltrl Ctr-Montessori Elem is African American at 43.0% of enrollment, in Kankakee, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lincoln Cltrl Ctr-Montessori Elem?
Lincoln Cltrl Ctr-Montessori Elem has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (lower 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 Lincoln Cltrl Ctr-Montessori Elem rank among elementary schools in Kankakee?
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Cltrl Ctr-Montessori Elem ranks #6 of 6 elementary schools in Kankakee, 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 Kankakee on the city page.
What other schools are in Kankakee Sd 111?
Besides Lincoln Cltrl Ctr-Montessori Elem, Kankakee Sd 111 also operates Kankakee High School (1,360 students), John Kennedy Middle Grade School (519 students), and Kankakee Junior High School (501 students). See the Kankakee Sd 111 district page for the complete list.