Enrollment
527
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Elmhurst, IL
Lincoln Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Lincoln Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 171397001751
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 86
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lincoln Elem School earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Illinois schools.
- #7 of 8
- elementary schools in Elmhurst · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18.2:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 527
- students enrolled
Lincoln Elem School has class sizes larger than 93% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Elem School ranks #7 of 8 elementary schools in Elmhurst, IL.
School address
District: Elmhurst Sd 205 · Illinois
NCES ID 171397001751 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.2:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+30% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lincoln Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lincoln Elem School
Lincoln Elem School is a mid-sized elementary school in Elmhurst, Illinois, enrolling 527 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18.2:1 is larger than about 93% of Illinois schools and 30% above the 14:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Enrollment of 527 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 95% of the 3,845 Illinois schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Its student body is led by White (77%) and Hispanic or Latino (9%) (diversity index 38/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 5.7% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Elmhurst Sd 205 spends $20,919 per pupil, 23% above the Illinois average, a better-resourced district than most.
Among Elmhurst's elementary schools, it stands alongside Conrad Fischer Elem School (584 students): Lincoln Elem School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (18.2:1 vs 11.7:1).
Elmhurst Sd 205 also operates York Comm High School (2,590 students) and Bryan Middle School (687 students) alongside Lincoln Elem 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 Elem School compares
Lincoln Elem 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 | 18.2:1 | ▲ 30% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 527 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.2:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
527
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
18.2:1
students per teacher
- 30% above state mean
Top 93% in Illinois - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
5.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$20,919
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
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.
Overview
Enrollment 527 Top 27% in Illinois - larger than 73% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 28.0
Students per teacher 18.2:1 +30% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 171397001751
Student demographics
White 77.4%
Hispanic or Latino 9.1%
Two or More 6.6%
Asian 6.3%
African American 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 77.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.4, Lincoln Elem 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 5.7%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Elmhurst Sd 205, which includes Lincoln Elem School.
$20,919
Per student
+23%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 72.3%
State 24.5%
Federal 3.2%
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 Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| York Comm High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bryan Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sandburg Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Conrad Fischer Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hawthorne Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lincoln Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,590
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 687
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 633
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
- Enrollment
- 584
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 568
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
Similar elementary schools in Elmhurst
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Conrad Fischer Elem School
Standard public school
584 students 11.7:1 students per teacher
Hawthorne Elem School
Standard public school
568 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Field Elem School
Standard public school
433 students
Emerson Elem School
Standard public school
429 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Jackson Elem School
Standard public school
422 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
Jefferson Elem School
Standard public school
329 students 12.2:1 students per teacher
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Frequently asked questions about Lincoln Elem School
How many students attend Lincoln Elem School?
Lincoln Elem School has 527 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Elmhurst, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Elem School is 18.2:1, which is 30% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 16% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lincoln Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Lincoln Elem School is White at 77.4% of enrollment, in Elmhurst, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lincoln Elem School?
Lincoln Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (higher 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 Elem School rank among elementary schools in Elmhurst?
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Elem School ranks #7 of 8 elementary schools in Elmhurst, 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 Elmhurst on the city page.
Is Lincoln Elem School a good school?
Lincoln Elem School earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% 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 Elmhurst Sd 205?
Besides Lincoln Elem School, Elmhurst Sd 205 also operates York Comm High School (2,590 students), Bryan Middle School (687 students), and Sandburg Middle School (633 students). See the Elmhurst Sd 205 district page for the complete list.