- Enrollment
- 890
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Jacksonville, IL
Lincoln Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Lincoln Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 172028002289
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 20
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lincoln Elem School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #4 of 4
- elementary schools in Jacksonville · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 246
- students enrolled
Lincoln Elem School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Elem School ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Jacksonville, IL.
School address
District: Jacksonville Sd 117 · Illinois
NCES ID 172028002289 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Lincoln Elem School held near 266 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 18.7 → 20.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 172028002289 · Jacksonville, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
246 enr · 13.7:1 · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Jacksonville High School (890 students)
Lincoln Elem School held near 266 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 18.7 → 20.0 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
- Jacksonville H
Jacksonville High School
890 students
- Jacksonville M
Jacksonville Middle School
680 students
- Eisenhower Ele 349
Eisenhower Elem School
349 students
- South Jacksonv 311
South Jacksonville Elem School
311 students
- Washington Ele 264
Washington Elem School
264 students
- This school 246
Lincoln Elem School
246 students
What this shows Lincoln Elem School reports 246 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lincoln Elem School compares
Lincoln Elem School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.7:1 | ▼ 2% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 246 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
246
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 52% in Illinois - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
32.1%
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
$15,969
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
35
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 49.2%
African American 24.0%
Two or More 21.1%
Hispanic or Latino 5.7%
Largest group: White at 49.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.3, Lincoln Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Jacksonville Sd 117 reports $15,969 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lincoln Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jacksonville Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eisenhower Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Jacksonville Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar 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
- 680
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 349
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 311
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 264
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar elementary schools in Jacksonville
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~246 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lincoln Elem School
How many students attend Lincoln Elem School?
Lincoln Elem School has 246 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Jacksonville, IL. CCD year-over-year: 269 (2022-23) → 266 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Elem School is 13.7:1, which is 2% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lincoln Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Lincoln Elem School is White at 49.2% of enrollment, in Jacksonville, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lincoln Elem School?
Lincoln Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Elem School rank among elementary schools in Jacksonville?
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Elem School ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Jacksonville, 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 Jacksonville on the city page.
What other schools are in Jacksonville Sd 117?
Besides Lincoln Elem School, Jacksonville Sd 117 also operates Jacksonville High School (890 students), Jacksonville Middle School (680 students), and Eisenhower Elem School (349 students). See the Jacksonville Sd 117 district page for the complete list.