- Enrollment
- 1,165
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 171590001899
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 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 35/100 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
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.8:1
- 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 →
NCES CCD universe card
School universe 171590001899 · Freeport, IL Other · SMALL · TRAD
325 enr · 14.8:1 · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Freeport High School (1,165 students)
Resource Investment Index #2 of 5 schools in Freeport. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Lincoln-Douglas Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Freeport High
Freeport High School
1,165 students
- Freeport Middl
Freeport Middle School
515 students
- Carl Sandburg 430
Carl Sandburg Middle Sch
430 students
- Blackhawk Elem 361
Blackhawk Elem School
361 students
- Jones-Farrar I 350
Jones-Farrar Intl Baccalaureate
350 students
- This school 325
Lincoln-Douglas Elementary School
325 students
What this shows Lincoln-Douglas Elementary School reports 325 students on the CCD universe file.
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 | 14.8:1 | ▲ 6% | 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
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
325
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 67% in Illinois - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
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
$22,580
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially 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.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Freeport Sd 145, which includes Lincoln-Douglas Elementary School.
$22,580
Per student
+24%
vs Illinois
Avg $18,196
+28%
vs U.S.
Avg $17,658
Revenue mix
Local 36.3%
State 48.2%
Federal 15.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2022-23 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
- 515
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 430
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 361
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 350
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar other schools in Freeport
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Blackhawk Elem School
Standard public school
361 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Jones-Farrar Intl Baccalaureate
Standard public school
350 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
Empire Elem School
Standard public school
295 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Center Elem School
Standard public school
262 students 15.4:1 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 (~325 students)
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 14.8:1, which is 6% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
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 35/100 (typical 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-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.
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.
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