- Enrollment
- 625
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · River Forest, IL
Lincoln Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Lincoln Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 173381003471
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 82
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lincoln Elem School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in River Forest · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.7:1
- students per teacher
- 381
- 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 #3 of 3 public schools in River Forest, IL.
School address
District: River Forest Sd 90 · Illinois
NCES ID 173381003471 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Lincoln Elem School held near 363 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 26.5 → 30.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 173381003471 · River Forest, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
381 enr · 14.7:1 · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Roosevelt School (625 students)
Lincoln Elem School held near 363 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 26.5 → 30.0 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
- Roosevelt Scho
Roosevelt School
625 students
- This school
Lincoln Elem School
381 students
- Willard Elem S
Willard Elem School
327 students
What this shows Lincoln Elem School reports 381 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 | 14.7:1 | ▲ 5% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 381 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
381
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 66% in Illinois - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
7.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$23,795
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially 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.
Student demographics
White 69.8%
Two or More 11.8%
Hispanic or Latino 11.3%
African American 3.7%
Asian 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 69.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.4, Lincoln Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for River Forest Sd 90 reports $23,795 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roosevelt School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Willard Elem School | Similar size | 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
- 327
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Similar elementary schools in River Forest
1 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 (~381 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lincoln Elem School
How many students attend Lincoln Elem School?
Lincoln Elem School has 381 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in River Forest, IL. CCD year-over-year: 350 (2022-23) → 363 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Elem School is 14.7:1, which is 5% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 6% lower 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 69.8% of enrollment, in River Forest, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lincoln Elem School?
Lincoln Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 public schools in River Forest?
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Elem School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in River Forest, 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 River Forest Sd 90?
Besides Lincoln Elem School, River Forest Sd 90 also operates Roosevelt School (625 students) and Willard Elem School (327 students). See the River Forest Sd 90 district page for the complete list.