Enrollment
573
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Belvidere, IL
Lincoln Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Lincoln Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 170579000259
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lincoln Elem School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #1 of 4
- schools in Belvidere · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 573
- 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 4 schools in Belvidere, IL.
School address
District: Belvidere Cusd 100 · Illinois
NCES ID 170579000259 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
39.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.1:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+1% 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 Belvidere, Illinois, enrolling 573 students.
At 14.1:1, 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.
Enrollment of 573 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (52%) and White (38%) (diversity index 58/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Belvidere's public schools, it stands alongside Washington Academy (721 students): Lincoln Elem School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.1:1 vs 12.5:1).
Belvidere Cusd 100 also operates Belvidere North High Sch (1,354 students) and Belvidere High School (1,167 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 | 14.1:1 | ▲ 1% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 573 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
573
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 58% in Illinois - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
25.3%
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
$16,349
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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 573 Top 23% in Illinois - larger than 77% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 39.0
Students per teacher 14.1:1 +1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 170579000259
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 51.8%
White 38.4%
Two or More 4.5%
African American 4.4%
Asian 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 51.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.0, Lincoln Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 25.3%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Belvidere Cusd 100, which includes Lincoln Elem School.
$16,349
Per student
-4%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-1%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 45.6%
State 47.3%
Federal 7.2%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belvidere North High Sch | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Belvidere High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Belvidere Central Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Belvidere South Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Washington Academy | Larger | 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
- 1,354
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 1,167
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 911
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 754
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 721
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar other schools in Belvidere
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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Frequently asked questions about Lincoln Elem School
How many students attend Lincoln Elem School?
Lincoln Elem School has 573 students enrolled. It is a public school in Belvidere, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Elem School is 14.1:1, which is 1% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 10% 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 Hispanic or Latino at 51.8% of enrollment, in Belvidere, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lincoln Elem School?
Lincoln Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 schools in Belvidere?
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Elem School ranks #1 of 4 schools in Belvidere, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Belvidere on the city page.
Is Lincoln Elem School a good school?
Lincoln Elem School earns 50/100 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 Belvidere Cusd 100?
Besides Lincoln Elem School, Belvidere Cusd 100 also operates Belvidere North High Sch (1,354 students), Belvidere High School (1,167 students), and Belvidere Central Middle School (911 students). See the Belvidere Cusd 100 district page for the complete list.