- Enrollment
- 1,847
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 79% 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 79% 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 →
NCES CCD universe card
School universe 173300005059 · Quincy, IL Elementary · MID · TRAD
588 enr · 15.9:1 · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Quincy Sr High School (1,847 students)
Resource Investment Index #3 of 5 elementary schools in Quincy. 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
- Quincy Sr High
Quincy Sr High School
1,847 students
- Quincy Jr High
Quincy Jr High School
1,295 students
- This school 588
Lincoln-Douglas Elementary School
588 students
- Thomas S Baldw 564
Thomas S Baldwin Elem Sch
564 students
- Colonel George 535
Colonel George Iles Elem Sch
535 students
- Sarah Atwater 501
Sarah Atwater Denman Elem
501 students
What this shows Lincoln-Douglas Elementary School reports 588 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 | 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 39% 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 79% in Illinois - lower ratio than 21% 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
$12,997
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
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.
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
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Quincy Sd 172, which includes Lincoln-Douglas Elementary School.
$12,997
Per student
-29%
vs Illinois
Avg $18,196
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $17,658
Revenue mix
Local 52.9%
State 32.8%
Federal 14.3%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- 1,295
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 564
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 535
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- 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 14.1:1 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 12.5:1 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 (~588 students)
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, 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 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.
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.
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