Enrollment
588
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Quincy, 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 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 173300005059
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lincoln-Douglas Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Illinois schools.
- #3 of 5
- elementary schools in Quincy · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.9:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 588
- students enrolled
Lincoln-Douglas Elementary School has class sizes larger than 80% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln-Douglas Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in Quincy, IL.
School address
District: Quincy Sd 172 · Illinois
NCES ID 173300005059 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.9:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+14% 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 elementary school in Quincy, Illinois, enrolling 588 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 588 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by White (77%) and Two or More (12%) (diversity index 38/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Quincy Sd 172 spends $11,626 per pupil, 32% below the Illinois average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Quincy's elementary schools, it stands alongside Thomas S Baldwin Elem Sch (564 students): Lincoln-Douglas Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.9:1 vs 14.1:1).
Quincy Sd 172 also operates Quincy Sr High School (1,847 students) and Quincy Jr High School (1,295 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 | 15.9:1 | ▲ 14% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 588 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
588
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 80% in Illinois - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
29.4%
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
$11,626
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 588 Top 22% in Illinois - larger than 78% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 37.0
Students per teacher 15.9:1 +14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 173300005059
Student demographics
White 77.4%
Two or More 11.6%
African American 6.5%
Hispanic or Latino 3.6%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 77.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.2, Lincoln-Douglas Elementary School is about as mixed as the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 29.4%
In-school suspensions 5
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Quincy Sd 172, which includes Lincoln-Douglas Elementary School.
$11,626
Per student
-32%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 52.9%
State 32.8%
Federal 14.3%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quincy Sr High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Quincy Jr High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Thomas S Baldwin Elem Sch | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Colonel George Iles Elem Sch | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sarah Atwater Denman Elem | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower 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
- 1,847
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,295
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 564
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 535
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 501
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar elementary schools in Quincy
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Thomas S Baldwin Elem Sch
Standard public school
564 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Colonel George Iles Elem Sch
Standard public school
535 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Sarah Atwater Denman Elem
Standard public school
501 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
Dr. Abby Fox Rooney Elem Sch
Standard public school
500 students 12.4:1 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 588 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Quincy, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln-Douglas Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln-Douglas Elementary School is 15.9:1, which is 14% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 1% higher 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 77.4% of enrollment, in Quincy, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lincoln-Douglas Elementary School?
Lincoln-Douglas Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 elementary schools in Quincy?
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln-Douglas Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in Quincy, 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 Quincy on the city page.
Is Lincoln-Douglas Elementary School a good school?
Lincoln-Douglas Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of 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 Quincy Sd 172?
Besides Lincoln-Douglas Elementary School, Quincy Sd 172 also operates Quincy Sr High School (1,847 students), Quincy Jr High School (1,295 students), and Thomas S Baldwin Elem Sch (564 students). See the Quincy Sd 172 district page for the complete list.