- Enrollment
- 488
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Rochelle, IL
Lincoln Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Lincoln Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 173426003512
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 2
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lincoln Elem School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Illinois schools.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Rochelle · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.8:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 491
- students enrolled
Lincoln Elem School has class sizes larger than 77% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Elem School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Rochelle, IL.
School address
District: Rochelle Ccsd 231 · Illinois
NCES ID 173426003512 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Lincoln Elem School held near 495 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 31.0 → 32.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 173426003512 · Rochelle, IL Other · SMALL · TRAD
491 enr · 15.8:1 · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Rochelle Middle School (488 students)
Lincoln Elem School held near 495 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE added 31.0 → 32.5 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
491 students
- Rochelle Middl
Rochelle Middle School
488 students
- Central Elem S
Central Elem School
330 students
- Tilton Elem Sc
Tilton Elem School
288 students
What this shows Lincoln Elem School reports 491 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 | 15.8:1 | ▲ 13% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 491 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
491
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 77% in Illinois - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,322
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 491 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 46.6%
Hispanic or Latino 45.6%
Two or More 5.5%
African American 1.8%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 46.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.2, Lincoln Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Rochelle Ccsd 231 reports $13,322 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rochelle Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tilton Elem 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
- 330
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 288
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 (~491 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lincoln Elem School
How many students attend Lincoln Elem School?
Lincoln Elem School has 491 students enrolled. It is a public school in Rochelle, IL. CCD year-over-year: 495 (2022-23) → 495 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Elem School is 15.8:1, which is 13% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 1% 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 46.6% of enrollment, in Rochelle, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lincoln Elem School?
Lincoln Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (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 Rochelle?
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Elem School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Rochelle, 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 Rochelle on the city page.
What other schools are in Rochelle Ccsd 231?
Besides Lincoln Elem School, Rochelle Ccsd 231 also operates Rochelle Middle School (488 students), Central Elem School (330 students), and Tilton Elem School (288 students). See the Rochelle Ccsd 231 district page for the complete list.