- Enrollment
- 1,075
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Marion, IL
Lincoln Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Lincoln Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 172460002664
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lincoln Elem School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Marion · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.6:1
- students per teacher
- 482
- 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 #2 of 3 elementary schools in Marion, IL.
School address
District: Marion Cusd 2 · Illinois
NCES ID 172460002664 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Lincoln Elem School held near 493 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 33.8 → 36.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 172460002664 · Marion, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
482 enr · 14.6:1 · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Marion High School (1,075 students)
Lincoln Elem School held near 493 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 33.8 → 36.1 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
- Marion High Sc
Marion High School
1,075 students
- Marion Jr High
Marion Jr High School
742 students
- This school
Lincoln Elem School
482 students
- Washington Ele
Washington Elem School
465 students
- Jefferson Elem 376
Jefferson Elem School
376 students
- Adams School 283
Adams School
283 students
What this shows Lincoln Elem School reports 482 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 | 14.6:1 | ▲ 4% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 482 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
482
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 64% in Illinois - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,127
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 + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 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
White 67.2%
Two or More 13.1%
African American 9.5%
Hispanic or Latino 7.9%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 67.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.6, Lincoln Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Marion Cusd 2 reports $13,127 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marion High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Marion Jr High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Washington Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Adams 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
- 742
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 465
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 376
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 283
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar elementary schools in Marion
2 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 (~482 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lincoln Elem School
How many students attend Lincoln Elem School?
Lincoln Elem School has 482 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Marion, IL. CCD year-over-year: 487 (2022-23) → 493 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Elem School is 14.6:1, which is 4% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lincoln Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Lincoln Elem School is White at 67.2% of enrollment, in Marion, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lincoln Elem School?
Lincoln Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Marion?
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Elem School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Marion, 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 Marion on the city page.
What other schools are in Marion Cusd 2?
Besides Lincoln Elem School, Marion Cusd 2 also operates Marion High School (1,075 students), Marion Jr High School (742 students), and Washington Elem School (465 students). See the Marion Cusd 2 district page for the complete list.