Enrollment
88
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mundelein, 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 dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 172754006361
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 30
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, with class sizes larger than 87% of Illinois schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Illinois.
- #4 of 4
- schools in Mundelein · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.8:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 88
- students enrolled
Lincoln Elem School has class sizes larger than 87% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Elem School ranks #4 of 4 schools in Mundelein, IL.
School address
District: Mundelein Esd 75 · Illinois
NCES ID 172754006361 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
5.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.8:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+20% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lincoln Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lincoln Elem School
Lincoln Elem School is a small combined-grade school in Mundelein, Illinois, enrolling 88 students.
Class loads run heavy: 16.8:1 is larger than about 87% of Illinois schools and 20% above the 14:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 96% of Illinois schools, with 88 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (69%) and White (19%) (diversity index 48/100).
Among Mundelein's public schools, it stands alongside Fremont Elem School (743 students): Lincoln Elem School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16.8:1 vs 13.1:1).
Mundelein Esd 75 also operates Carl Sandburg Middle School (529 students) and Mechanics Grove Elem School (486 students) alongside Lincoln Elem School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Lincoln Elem School compares
Lincoln Elem School on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.8:1 | ▲ 20% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 88 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
88
Bigger than 9% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 87% in Illinois - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$17,426
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
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
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 69.3%
White 19.3%
Asian 3.4%
Two or More 3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 69.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.9, Lincoln Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mundelein Esd 75, which includes Lincoln Elem School.
$17,426
Per student
+2%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 56.7%
State 35.7%
Federal 7.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Lincoln Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carl Sandburg Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mechanics Grove Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Washington Elem School | Larger | 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
- 529
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 486
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 467
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar other schools in Mundelein
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Lincoln Elem School
How many students attend Lincoln Elem School?
Lincoln Elem School has 88 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mundelein, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Elem School is 16.8:1, which is 20% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 7% higher 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 Hispanic or Latino at 69.3% of enrollment, in Mundelein, IL.
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 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Lincoln Elem School rank among schools in Mundelein?
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Elem School ranks #4 of 4 schools in Mundelein, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Mundelein on the city page.
Is Lincoln Elem School a good school?
Lincoln Elem School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Illinois schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Illinois. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Mundelein Esd 75?
Besides Lincoln Elem School, Mundelein Esd 75 also operates Carl Sandburg Middle School (529 students), Mechanics Grove Elem School (486 students), and Washington Elem School (467 students). See the Mundelein Esd 75 district page for the complete list.
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