Enrollment
183
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Clinton, IL
Lincoln Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Lincoln Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 171044001264
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lincoln Elem School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Clinton · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 183
- 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 #2 of 5 public schools in Clinton, IL.
School address
District: Clinton Cusd 15 · Illinois
NCES ID 171044001264 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
13.0
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 Clinton, Illinois, enrolling 183 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 183 puts it in the smaller 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 predominantly White (85% of enrollment) (diversity index 27/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Clinton's public schools, it stands alongside Douglas Elem School (177 students): Lincoln Elem School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.1:1 vs 13.6:1).
Clinton Cusd 15 also operates Clinton High School (514 students) and Clinton Elem School (506 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 | 183 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
183
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
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
30.1%
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
$14,874
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
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
- 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 84.7%
Hispanic or Latino 8.2%
Two or More 7.1%
Largest group: White at 84.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.1, Lincoln Elem School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Clinton Cusd 15, which includes Lincoln Elem School.
$14,874
Per student
-13%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-10%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 63.7%
State 25.5%
Federal 10.7%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinton High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Clinton Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Clinton Jr High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Douglas 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
- 514
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 506
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 385
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 177
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar other schools in Clinton
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~183 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Lincoln Elem School
How many students attend Lincoln Elem School?
Lincoln Elem School has 183 students enrolled. It is a public school in Clinton, 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 White at 84.7% of enrollment, in Clinton, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lincoln Elem School?
Lincoln Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical 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 Clinton?
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Elem School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Clinton, 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 Clinton on the city page.
Is Lincoln Elem School a good school?
Lincoln Elem School earns 33/100 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 Clinton Cusd 15?
Besides Lincoln Elem School, Clinton Cusd 15 also operates Clinton High School (514 students), Clinton Elem School (506 students), and Clinton Jr High School (385 students). See the Clinton Cusd 15 district page for the complete list.
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