- Enrollment
- 364
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+22 students YoY
Lincoln Elem School grew from 341 students in 2022-23 to 363 in 2023-24 (+6.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 30.1 → 28.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+22 students YoY 173030003138 · Ottawa, IL Other · SMALL · TRAD
387 enr · 12.9:1 · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Mckinley Elem School (364 students)
Lincoln Elem School grew from 341 students in 2022-23 to 363 in 2023-24 (+6.5%). Teacher FTE lost 30.1 → 28.5 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
- This school
Lincoln Elem School
387 students
- Mckinley Elem
Mckinley Elem School
364 students
- Shepherd Middl
Shepherd Middle School
353 students
- Central Interm
Central Intermediate School
339 students
- Jefferson Elem
Jefferson Elem School
304 students
What this shows Lincoln Elem School reports 387 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lincoln Elem School compares
Lincoln Elem School is a growing 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 | 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 methodology
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
$18,290
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
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.
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
District finance for Ottawa Esd 141 reports $18,290 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- 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
Nationwide other 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 (~387 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 341 (2022-23) → 363 (2023-24), up 22.
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, 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 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.
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.