- Enrollment
- 328
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Pittsburg, IL
Lincoln Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Lincoln Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 172055002321
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lincoln Elem School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.6:1
- students per teacher
- 163
- students enrolled
Lincoln Elem School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Johnston City Cusd 1 · Illinois
NCES ID 172055002321 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Lincoln Elem School held near 140 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 12.5 → 11.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 172055002321 · Pittsburg, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
163 enr · 13.6:1 · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Johnston City High School (328 students)
Lincoln Elem School held near 140 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 12.5 → 11.5 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
- Johnston City
Johnston City High School
328 students
- Washington Mid
Washington Middle School
296 students
- Jefferson Elem
Jefferson Elem School
270 students
- This school
Lincoln Elem School
163 students
What this shows Lincoln Elem School reports 163 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 | 13.6:1 | ▼ 3% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 163 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
163
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 51% in Illinois - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.9%
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
$13,113
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
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
White 89.6%
Two or More 4.3%
Hispanic or Latino 3.1%
African American 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 89.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.4, Lincoln Elem School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Johnston City Cusd 1 reports $13,113 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johnston City High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Washington Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Elem School | Larger | 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
- 296
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 270
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~163 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lincoln Elem School
How many students attend Lincoln Elem School?
Lincoln Elem School has 163 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Pittsburg, IL. CCD year-over-year: 139 (2022-23) → 140 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Elem School is 13.6:1, which is 3% 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 89.6% of enrollment, in Pittsburg, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lincoln Elem School?
Lincoln Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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).
What other schools are in Johnston City Cusd 1?
Besides Lincoln Elem School, Johnston City Cusd 1 also operates Johnston City High School (328 students), Washington Middle School (296 students), and Jefferson Elem School (270 students). See the Johnston City Cusd 1 district page for the complete list.