Enrollment
324
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Monmouth, IL
Lincoln Early Childhood School
Federal NCES profile for Lincoln Early Childhood School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 170032005604
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lincoln Early Childhood School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #3 of 7
- public schools in Monmouth · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 324
- students enrolled
Lincoln Early Childhood School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Early Childhood School ranks #3 of 7 public schools in Monmouth, IL.
School address
District: Monmouth-Roseville Cusd 238 · Illinois
NCES ID 170032005604 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.1:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lincoln Early Childhood School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lincoln Early Childhood School
Lincoln Early Childhood School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Monmouth, Illinois, enrolling 324 students.
At 14.1:1, 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 324 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 (50%) and Hispanic or Latino (23%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 67/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 324 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.8% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Monmouth-Roseville Cusd 238 spends $12,261 per pupil, 28% below the Illinois average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Monmouth's public schools, it stands alongside United Elem Sch - West (179 students): Lincoln Early Childhood School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.1:1 vs 9.4:1).
Monmouth-Roseville Cusd 238 also operates Monmouth-Roseville High Sch (483 students) and Central Intermediate School (318 students) alongside Lincoln Early Childhood 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 Early Childhood School compares
Lincoln Early Childhood 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 | 14.1:1 | ▲ 1% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 324 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
324
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 58% in Illinois - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,261
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 324 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 50.0%
Hispanic or Latino 22.8%
Two or More 11.1%
African American 8.0%
Asian 7.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 50.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.4, Lincoln Early Childhood School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Monmouth-Roseville Cusd 238, which includes Lincoln Early Childhood School.
$12,261
Per student
-28%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.3%
State 56.7%
Federal 10.0%
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 Early Childhood School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monmouth-Roseville High Sch | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central Intermediate School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Harding Primary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Monmouth-Roseville Jr High Sch | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lincoln Early Childhood School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 483
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 318
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 240
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 214
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar other schools in Monmouth
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Illinois, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~324 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Lincoln Early Childhood School
How many students attend Lincoln Early Childhood School?
Lincoln Early Childhood School has 324 students enrolled. It is a public school in Monmouth, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Early Childhood School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Early Childhood School is 14.1:1, which is 1% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lincoln Early Childhood School?
The largest demographic group at Lincoln Early Childhood School is White at 50.0% of enrollment, in Monmouth, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lincoln Early Childhood School?
Lincoln Early Childhood School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lincoln Early Childhood School rank among public schools in Monmouth?
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Early Childhood School ranks #3 of 7 public schools in Monmouth, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Monmouth on the city page.
Is Lincoln Early Childhood School a good school?
Lincoln Early Childhood School earns 40/100 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 Monmouth-Roseville Cusd 238?
Besides Lincoln Early Childhood School, Monmouth-Roseville Cusd 238 also operates Monmouth-Roseville High Sch (483 students), Central Intermediate School (318 students), and Harding Primary School (240 students). See the Monmouth-Roseville Cusd 238 district page for the complete list.
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