- Enrollment
- 659
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Brookfield, IL
Lincoln Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Lincoln Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 172385002599
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 2
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lincoln Elem School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 89% of Illinois schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Brookfield · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 10.2:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 366
- students enrolled
Lincoln Elem School has class sizes smaller than 89% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Elem School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Brookfield, IL.
School address
District: Lyons Sd 103 · Illinois
NCES ID 172385002599 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-38 students YoY
Lincoln Elem School shrank from 416 students in 2022-23 to 378 in 2023-24 (-9.1%).
Teacher FTE added 36.2 → 38.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-38 students YoY 172385002599 · Brookfield, IL Other · SMALL · TRAD
366 enr · 10.2:1 · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Washington Middle School (659 students)
Lincoln Elem School shrank from 416 students in 2022-23 to 378 in 2023-24 (-9.1%). Teacher FTE added 36.2 → 38.2 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
- Washington Mid
Washington Middle School
659 students
- This school
Lincoln Elem School
366 students
- Edison Elem Sc
Edison Elem School
282 students
- Home Elem Scho 256
Home Elem School
256 students
- J W Robinson J 251
J W Robinson Jr Elem School
251 students
- Costello Schoo 228
Costello School
228 students
What this shows Lincoln Elem School reports 366 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lincoln Elem School compares
Lincoln Elem School is a shrinking 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 | 10.2:1 | ▼ 27% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 366 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.2:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
366
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
10.2:1
students per teacher
- 27% below state mean
Top 11% in Illinois - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
39.1%
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
$19,997
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 71.9%
White 19.4%
African American 4.9%
Two or More 2.7%
Asian 1.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 71.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.2, Lincoln Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Lyons Sd 103 reports $19,997 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Edison Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Home Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| J W Robinson Jr Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Costello School | Smaller | 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
- 282
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 256
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 251
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 228
- Students per teacher
- 8.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar other schools in Brookfield
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~366 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Lincoln Elem School
How many students attend Lincoln Elem School?
Lincoln Elem School has 366 students enrolled. It is a public school in Brookfield, IL. CCD year-over-year: 416 (2022-23) → 378 (2023-24), down 38.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Elem School is 10.2:1, which is 27% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 35% 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 Hispanic or Latino at 71.9% of enrollment, in Brookfield, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lincoln Elem School?
Lincoln Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (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 Brookfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Elem School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Brookfield, 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 Lyons Sd 103?
Besides Lincoln Elem School, Lyons Sd 103 also operates Washington Middle School (659 students), Edison Elem School (282 students), and Home Elem School (256 students). See the Lyons Sd 103 district page for the complete list.