Enrollment
387
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Ottawa, 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 dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 173030003138
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 51
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.
- #4 of 6
- schools in Ottawa · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.9:1
- students per teacher
- 387
- 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 #4 of 6 schools in Ottawa, IL.
School address
District: Ottawa Esd 141 · Illinois
NCES ID 173030003138 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.9:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-8% 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 mid-sized combined-grade school in Ottawa, Illinois, enrolling 387 students.
At 12.9:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Illinois median, within a few percentage points of the 14:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
With 387 students, its enrollment sits close to the Illinois median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by White (67%) and Hispanic or Latino (24%) (diversity index 49/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.6% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Ottawa's public schools, it stands alongside Wallace Elem School (420 students): Lincoln Elem School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12.9:1 vs 15:1).
Ottawa Esd 141 also operates Mckinley Elem School (364 students) and Shepherd Middle School (353 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 | 12.9:1 | ▼ 8% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 387 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
387
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 41% in Illinois - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
19.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,797
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.9 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
White 66.9%
Hispanic or Latino 24.0%
Two or More 7.2%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 66.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.0, Lincoln Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Ottawa Esd 141, which includes Lincoln Elem School.
$15,797
Per student
-7%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 49.6%
State 39.0%
Federal 11.4%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mckinley Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shepherd Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central Intermediate School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar 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
- 364
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 353
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 339
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 304
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar other schools in Ottawa
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Wallace Elem School
Standard public school
420 students 15:1 students per teacher
Mckinley Elem School
Standard public school
364 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Jefferson Elem School
Standard public school
304 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
Rutland Elem School
Standard public school
70 students 7:1 students per teacher
Deer Park C C Elem School
Standard public school
44 students 4.4:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Illinois, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~387 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.9:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Lincoln Elem School
How many students attend Lincoln Elem School?
Lincoln Elem School has 387 students enrolled. It is a public school in Ottawa, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Elem School is 12.9:1, which is 8% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 18% 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 66.9% of enrollment, in Ottawa, IL.
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, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lincoln Elem School rank among schools in Ottawa?
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Elem School ranks #4 of 6 schools in Ottawa, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Ottawa on the city page.
Is Lincoln Elem School a good school?
Lincoln Elem School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. 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 Ottawa Esd 141?
Besides Lincoln Elem School, Ottawa Esd 141 also operates Mckinley Elem School (364 students), Shepherd Middle School (353 students), and Central Intermediate School (339 students). See the Ottawa Esd 141 district page for the complete list.
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