- Enrollment
- 526
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Mendota, IL
Lincoln Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Lincoln Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 172562002772
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 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 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Mendota · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.5:1
- students per teacher
- 319
- 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 Mendota, IL.
School address
District: Mendota Ccsd 289 · Illinois
NCES ID 172562002772 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Lincoln Elem School held near 323 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 22.7 → 24.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 172562002772 · Mendota, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
319 enr · 14.5:1 · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Northbrook School (526 students)
Lincoln Elem School held near 323 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 22.7 → 24.1 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
- Northbrook Sch
Northbrook School
526 students
- This school
Lincoln Elem School
319 students
- Blackstone Ele 197
Blackstone Elem School
197 students
What this shows Lincoln Elem School reports 319 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 | 14.5:1 | ▲ 4% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 319 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
319
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 63% in Illinois - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
40.4%
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
$13,901
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
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 51.4%
Hispanic or Latino 41.1%
Two or More 4.1%
African American 3.4%
Largest group: White at 51.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.4, Lincoln Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Mendota Ccsd 289 reports $13,901 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northbrook School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Blackstone Elem 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
- 197
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar elementary schools in Mendota
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 (~319 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Lincoln Elem School
How many students attend Lincoln Elem School?
Lincoln Elem School has 319 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Mendota, IL. CCD year-over-year: 310 (2022-23) → 323 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Elem School is 14.5:1, which is 4% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 8% 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 51.4% of enrollment, in Mendota, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lincoln Elem School?
Lincoln Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (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 elementary schools in Mendota?
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Elem School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Mendota, 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 Mendota Ccsd 289?
Besides Lincoln Elem School, Mendota Ccsd 289 also operates Northbrook School (526 students) and Blackstone Elem School (197 students). See the Mendota Ccsd 289 district page for the complete list.