Enrollment
325
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Freeport, IL
Lincoln-Douglas Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Lincoln-Douglas Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 171590001899
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lincoln-Douglas Elementary School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #2 of 5
- schools in Freeport · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13:1
- students per teacher
- 325
- students enrolled
Lincoln-Douglas Elementary School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln-Douglas Elementary School ranks #2 of 5 schools in Freeport, IL.
School address
District: Freeport Sd 145 · Illinois
NCES ID 171590001899 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-7% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lincoln-Douglas Elementary School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lincoln-Douglas Elementary School
Lincoln-Douglas Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Freeport, Illinois, enrolling 325 students.
At 13:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Illinois median, within a few percentage points of the 14:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
With 325 students, its enrollment sits close to the Illinois median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by White (42%) and African American (37%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 67/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Freeport's public schools, it stands alongside Blackhawk Elem School (361 students): Lincoln-Douglas Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (13:1 vs 12.3:1).
Freeport Sd 145 also operates Freeport High School (1,165 students) and Freeport Middle School (515 students) alongside Lincoln-Douglas Elementary 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 Lincoln-Douglas Elementary School compares
Lincoln-Douglas Elementary 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 | 13:1 | ▼ 7% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 325 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
325
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
13:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 41% in Illinois - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
26.8%
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
$19,684
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
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.
Overview
Enrollment 325 Top 59% in Illinois - larger than 41% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 22.0
Students per teacher 13:1 -7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 171590001899
Student demographics
White 41.8%
African American 36.6%
Two or More 13.5%
Hispanic or Latino 5.8%
Asian 1.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 41.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.9, Lincoln-Douglas Elementary School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 26.8%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Freeport Sd 145, which includes Lincoln-Douglas Elementary School.
$19,684
Per student
+16%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 36.3%
State 48.2%
Federal 15.5%
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 Lincoln-Douglas Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freeport High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Freeport Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Carl Sandburg Middle Sch | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Blackhawk Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jones-Farrar Intl Baccalaureate | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lincoln-Douglas Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,165
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 515
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 430
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 361
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 350
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar other schools in Freeport
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Blackhawk Elem School
Standard public school
361 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
Jones-Farrar Intl Baccalaureate
Standard public school
350 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Empire Elem School
Standard public school
295 students 19.1:1 students per teacher
Center Elem School
Standard public school
262 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Lincoln-Douglas Elementary School
How many students attend Lincoln-Douglas Elementary School?
Lincoln-Douglas Elementary School has 325 students enrolled. It is a public school in Freeport, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln-Douglas Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln-Douglas Elementary School is 13:1, which is 7% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 17% 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 Lincoln-Douglas Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Lincoln-Douglas Elementary School is White at 41.8% of enrollment, in Freeport, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lincoln-Douglas Elementary School?
Lincoln-Douglas Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical 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 Lincoln-Douglas Elementary School rank among schools in Freeport?
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln-Douglas Elementary School ranks #2 of 5 schools in Freeport, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Freeport on the city page.
Is Lincoln-Douglas Elementary School a good school?
Lincoln-Douglas Elementary School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Freeport Sd 145?
Besides Lincoln-Douglas Elementary School, Freeport Sd 145 also operates Freeport High School (1,165 students), Freeport Middle School (515 students), and Carl Sandburg Middle Sch (430 students). See the Freeport Sd 145 district page for the complete list.