- Enrollment
- 361
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Blue Island, IL
Lincoln Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Lincoln Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 170651000332
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lincoln Elem School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #3 of 4
- elementary schools in Blue Island · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 342
- 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 4 elementary schools in Blue Island, IL.
School address
District: Cook County Sd 130 · Illinois
NCES ID 170651000332 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+20 students YoY
Lincoln Elem School grew from 295 students in 2022-23 to 315 in 2023-24 (+6.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 26.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+20 students YoY 170651000332 · Blue Island, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
342 enr · 13.2:1 · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Veterans Memorial Middle Sch (361 students)
Lincoln Elem School grew from 295 students in 2022-23 to 315 in 2023-24 (+6.8%). Teacher FTE lost 26.0 → 23.0 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
- Veterans Memor
Veterans Memorial Middle Sch
361 students
- This school
Lincoln Elem School
342 students
- Nathan Hale Mi
Nathan Hale Middle School
334 students
- Nathan Hale Pr
Nathan Hale Primary School
334 students
- Paul Revere Pr
Paul Revere Primary School
318 students
- Everett F Kerr
Everett F Kerr Middle School
304 students
What this shows Lincoln Elem School reports 342 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lincoln Elem School compares
Lincoln Elem School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.2:1 | ▼ 6% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 342 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
342
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 45% in Illinois - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
33.3%
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
$20,636
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting 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 + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 79.8%
African American 14.0%
White 5.0%
Two or More 0.9%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 79.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.1, Lincoln Elem School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cook County Sd 130 reports $20,636 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Middle Sch | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Nathan Hale Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Nathan Hale Primary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Paul Revere Primary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Everett F Kerr Middle 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
- 334
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 334
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 318
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 304
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar elementary schools in Blue Island
3 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 (~342 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lincoln Elem School
How many students attend Lincoln Elem School?
Lincoln Elem School has 342 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Blue Island, IL. CCD year-over-year: 295 (2022-23) → 315 (2023-24), up 20.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Elem School is 13.2:1, which is 6% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 16% 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 Hispanic or Latino at 79.8% of enrollment, in Blue Island, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lincoln Elem School?
Lincoln Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical 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 elementary schools in Blue Island?
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Elem School ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Blue Island, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Blue Island on the city page.
What other schools are in Cook County Sd 130?
Besides Lincoln Elem School, Cook County Sd 130 also operates Veterans Memorial Middle Sch (361 students), Nathan Hale Middle School (334 students), and Nathan Hale Primary School (334 students). See the Cook County Sd 130 district page for the complete list.