- Enrollment
- 320
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Dixmoor, IL
Lincoln Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Lincoln Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 171848002139
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lincoln Elem School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Illinois schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Dixmoor · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.9:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 174
- students enrolled
Lincoln Elem School has class sizes larger than 98% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Elem School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Dixmoor, IL.
School address
District: W Harvey-Dixmoor Psd 147 · Illinois
NCES ID 171848002139 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Lincoln Elem School grew from 123 students in 2022-23 to 140 in 2023-24 (+13.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 7.0 → 6.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+17 students YoY 171848002139 · Dixmoor, IL Other · SMALL · TRAD
174 enr · 24.9:1 · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Martin L King Elem School (320 students)
Lincoln Elem School grew from 123 students in 2022-23 to 140 in 2023-24 (+13.8%). Teacher FTE lost 7.0 → 6.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Lincoln Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Martin L King
Martin L King Elem School
320 students
- Rosa L Parks M
Rosa L Parks Middle School
320 students
- This school
Lincoln Elem School
174 students
What this shows Lincoln Elem School reports 174 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lincoln Elem School compares
Lincoln Elem School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24.9:1 | ▲ 78% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 174 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.9:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
174
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
24.9:1
students per teacher
- 78% above state mean
Top 98% in Illinois - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
24.7%
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.
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
Hispanic or Latino 50.6%
African American 49.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 50.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.0, Lincoln Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
How Lincoln Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Martin L King Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rosa L Parks Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher 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
- 320
- Students per teacher
- 32:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
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 (~174 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lincoln Elem School
How many students attend Lincoln Elem School?
Lincoln Elem School has 174 students enrolled. It is a public school in Dixmoor, IL. CCD year-over-year: 123 (2022-23) → 140 (2023-24), up 17.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Elem School is 24.9:1, which is 78% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 59% 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 Hispanic or Latino at 50.6% of enrollment, in Dixmoor, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lincoln Elem School?
Lincoln Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower 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 Elem School rank among public schools in Dixmoor?
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Elem School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Dixmoor, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in W Harvey-Dixmoor Psd 147?
Besides Lincoln Elem School, W Harvey-Dixmoor Psd 147 also operates Martin L King Elem School (320 students) and Rosa L Parks Middle School (320 students). See the W Harvey-Dixmoor Psd 147 district page for the complete list.