Enrollment
491
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.8:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+13% 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 combined-grade school in Rochelle, Illinois, enrolling 491 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 491 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by White (47%) and Hispanic or Latino (46%) (diversity index 57/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 491 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.2% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Rochelle Ccsd 231 spends $11,639 per pupil, 32% below the Illinois average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Rochelle Ccsd 231 also operates Rochelle Middle School (488 students) and Central Elem School (330 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,639
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Rochelle Ccsd 231, which includes Lincoln Elem School.
$11,639
Per student
-32%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 51.1%
State 40.9%
Federal 8.0%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- 488
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 330
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 288
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Illinois, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~491 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.8:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, 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 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.
Is Lincoln Elem School a good school?
Lincoln Elem School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Illinois schools. 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 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.
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