- Enrollment
- 660
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Macomb, IL
Lincoln Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Lincoln Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 172392002607
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lincoln Elem School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 93% of Illinois schools.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Macomb · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 9.4:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 412
- students enrolled
Lincoln Elem School has class sizes smaller than 93% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Elem School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Macomb, IL.
School address
District: Macomb Cusd 185 · Illinois
NCES ID 172392002607 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-138 students YoY
Lincoln Elem School shrank from 548 students in 2022-23 to 410 in 2023-24 (-25.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 44.0 → 38.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-138 students YoY 172392002607 · Macomb, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
412 enr · 9.4:1 · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Macomb Senior High School (660 students)
Lincoln Elem School shrank from 548 students in 2022-23 to 410 in 2023-24 (-25.2%). Teacher FTE lost 44.0 → 38.4 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
- Macomb Senior
Macomb Senior High School
660 students
- Macomb Junior
Macomb Junior High School
479 students
- This school
Lincoln Elem School
412 students
- Edison Element
Edison Elementary School
397 students
- Macarthur Earl 127
Macarthur Early Childhood Center
127 students
What this shows Lincoln Elem School reports 412 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 | 9.4:1 | ▼ 33% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 412 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.4:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
412
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
9.4:1
students per teacher
- 33% below state mean
Top 7% in Illinois - lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
54.4%
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
$16,653
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
4
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 61.4%
African American 17.0%
Two or More 13.8%
Hispanic or Latino 5.3%
Asian 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 61.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.2, Lincoln Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Macomb Cusd 185 reports $16,653 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Macomb Senior High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Macomb Junior High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Edison Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Macarthur Early Childhood Center | Smaller | 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
- 479
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 397
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 127
- Students per teacher
- 31.8:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Similar elementary schools in Macomb
1 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 (~412 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lincoln Elem School
How many students attend Lincoln Elem School?
Lincoln Elem School has 412 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Macomb, IL. CCD year-over-year: 548 (2022-23) → 410 (2023-24), down 138.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Elem School is 9.4:1, which is 33% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 40% 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 61.4% of enrollment, in Macomb, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lincoln Elem School?
Lincoln Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (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 Macomb?
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Elem School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Macomb, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Macomb on the city page.
What other schools are in Macomb Cusd 185?
Besides Lincoln Elem School, Macomb Cusd 185 also operates Macomb Senior High School (660 students), Macomb Junior High School (479 students), and Edison Elementary School (397 students). See the Macomb Cusd 185 district page for the complete list.