Enrollment
246
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.7:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-2% 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 Jacksonville, Illinois, enrolling 246 students.
At 13.7:1, 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.
Enrollment of 246 puts it in the smaller third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by White (49%) and African American (24%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 65/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 55 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 246 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Jacksonville's elementary schools, it stands alongside Eisenhower Elem School (349 students): Lincoln Elem School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.7:1 vs 19.4:1).
Jacksonville Sd 117 also operates Jacksonville High School (890 students) and Jacksonville Middle School (680 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,527
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Jacksonville Sd 117, which includes Lincoln Elem School.
$14,527
Per student
-15%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.5%
State 46.4%
Federal 14.1%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- 890
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- 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.
Similar elementary 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 (~246 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, 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 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.
Is Lincoln Elem School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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