- Enrollment
- 404
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Pana, 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 173063003183
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 66
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 larger than 99% of Illinois schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Pana · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 28.2:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 507
- students enrolled
Lincoln Elem School has class sizes larger than 99% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Elem School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Pana, IL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Lincoln Elem School held near 216 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 18.6 → 18.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 173063003183 · Pana, IL Elementary · MID · TRAD
507 enr · 28.2:1 · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Pana Sr High School (404 students)
Lincoln Elem School held near 216 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 18.6 → 18.9 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
507 students
- Pana Sr High S
Pana Sr High School
404 students
- Washington Ele
Washington Elem School
299 students
- Pana Jr High S
Pana Jr High School
248 students
What this shows Lincoln Elem School reports 507 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 | 28.2:1 | ▲ 101% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 507 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
28.2:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
507
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
28.2:1
students per teacher
- 101% above state mean
Top 99% in Illinois - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
13.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$14,416
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 95.9%
Two or More 2.8%
African American 0.6%
Hispanic or Latino 0.6%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 95.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 7.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 7.9, Lincoln Elem School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Pana Cusd 8 reports $14,416 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pana Sr High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Washington Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pana Jr High 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
- 299
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 248
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~507 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lincoln Elem School
How many students attend Lincoln Elem School?
Lincoln Elem School has 507 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Pana, IL. CCD year-over-year: 217 (2022-23) → 216 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Elem School is 28.2:1, which is 101% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 80% 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 White at 95.9% of enrollment, in Pana, IL.
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 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lincoln Elem School rank among public schools in Pana?
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Elem School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Pana, 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 Pana Cusd 8?
Besides Lincoln Elem School, Pana Cusd 8 also operates Pana Sr High School (404 students), Washington Elem School (299 students), and Pana Jr High School (248 students). See the Pana Cusd 8 district page for the complete list.