- Enrollment
- 443
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Princeton, IL
Lincoln Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Lincoln Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 173267003389
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lincoln Elem School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Princeton · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 211
- 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 #1 of 3 elementary schools in Princeton, IL.
School address
District: Princeton Esd 115 · Illinois
NCES ID 173267003389 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Lincoln Elem School held near 222 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 16.1 → 16.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 173267003389 · Princeton, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
211 enr · 13.2:1 · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Logan Jr High School (443 students)
Lincoln Elem School held near 222 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 16.1 → 16.9 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
- Logan Jr High
Logan Jr High School
443 students
- Jefferson Elem
Jefferson Elem School
220 students
- Douglas Elemen
Douglas Elementary School
217 students
- This school
Lincoln Elem School
211 students
What this shows Lincoln Elem School reports 211 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 | 13.2:1 | ▼ 6% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 211 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
211
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 45% in Illinois - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,760
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
Counselors0.0 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.
Student demographics
White 89.6%
Hispanic or Latino 7.1%
Asian 1.4%
African American 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Two or More 0.5%
Largest group: White at 89.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.2, Lincoln Elem School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Princeton Esd 115 reports $14,760 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Logan Jr High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Douglas Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher 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
- 220
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 217
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar elementary schools in Princeton
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 (~211 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lincoln Elem School
How many students attend Lincoln Elem School?
Lincoln Elem School has 211 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Princeton, IL. CCD year-over-year: 218 (2022-23) → 222 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Elem School is 13.2:1, which is 6% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 16% 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 89.6% of enrollment, in Princeton, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lincoln Elem School?
Lincoln Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 elementary schools in Princeton?
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Elem School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Princeton, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Princeton on the city page.
What other schools are in Princeton Esd 115?
Besides Lincoln Elem School, Princeton Esd 115 also operates Logan Jr High School (443 students), Jefferson Elem School (220 students), and Douglas Elementary School (217 students). See the Princeton Esd 115 district page for the complete list.