Enrollment
381
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 173381003471
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 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 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in River Forest · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.5:1
- 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 #1 of 3 public schools in River Forest, IL.
School address
District: River Forest Sd 90 · Illinois
NCES ID 173381003471 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.5:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-4% 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 elementary school in River Forest, Illinois, enrolling 381 students.
At 13.5:1, 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 381 students, its enrollment sits close to the Illinois median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by White (70%) and Two or More (12%) (diversity index 48/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 7.3% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding River Forest Sd 90 spends $22,275 per pupil, 31% above the Illinois average, a better-resourced district than most.
Among River Forest's elementary schools, it stands alongside Roosevelt School (625 students): Lincoln Elem School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (13.5:1 vs 11.4:1).
River Forest Sd 90 also operates Roosevelt School (625 students) and Willard Elem School (327 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 | 13.5:1 | ▼ 4% | 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
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 64% 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 (what these measure)
Staffing depth
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 49% in Illinois - lower ratio than 51% 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
$22,275
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
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.
Overview
Enrollment 381 Top 48% in Illinois - larger than 52% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 26.0
Students per teacher 13.5:1 -4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 173381003471
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 & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 7.3%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for River Forest Sd 90, which includes Lincoln Elem School.
$22,275
Per student
+31%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 71.3%
State 25.0%
Federal 3.7%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roosevelt School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Willard 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
- 625
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 327
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar elementary schools in River Forest
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Next steps
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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.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Elem School is 13.5:1, which is 4% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 14% 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 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 53/100 (higher 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 public schools in River Forest?
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Elem School ranks #1 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. See all public schools in River Forest on the city page.
Is Lincoln Elem School a good school?
Lincoln Elem School earns 53/100 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 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.