- Enrollment
- 2,399
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Plainfield, IL
Lincoln Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Lincoln Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 173174005732
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lincoln Elementary earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #3 of 16
- elementary schools in Plainfield · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.4:1
- students per teacher
- 536
- students enrolled
Lincoln Elementary has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Elementary ranks #3 of 16 elementary schools in Plainfield, IL.
School address
District: Plainfield Sd 202 · Illinois
NCES ID 173174005732 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Lincoln Elementary held near 515 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 40.0 → 42.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-17 students YoY 173174005732 · Plainfield, IL Elementary · MID · TRAD
536 enr · 13.4:1 · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: Plainfield North High School (2,399 students)
Lincoln Elementary held near 515 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount). Teacher FTE added 40.0 → 42.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Lincoln Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Plainfield Nor
Plainfield North High School
2,399 students
- Plainfield Sou
Plainfield South High School
2,323 students
- Plainfield Eas
Plainfield East High School
1,825 students
- Plainfield Hig
Plainfield High School
1,800 students
- John F Kennedy 912
John F Kennedy Middle Sch
912 students
- This school 536
Lincoln Elementary
536 students
What this shows Lincoln Elementary reports 536 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lincoln Elementary compares
Lincoln Elementary 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 | 13.4:1 | ▼ 4% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 536 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
536
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 48% in Illinois - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,896
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
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
8
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 60.6%
Hispanic or Latino 16.4%
Asian 13.1%
African American 6.7%
Two or More 3.2%
Largest group: White at 60.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.3, Lincoln Elementary is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Plainfield Sd 202 reports $15,896 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lincoln Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plainfield North High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Plainfield South High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Plainfield East High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Plainfield High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| John F Kennedy Middle Sch | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lincoln Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,323
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,825
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,800
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 912
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar elementary schools in Plainfield
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Orenic Intermediate School
Standard public school
812 students 11.9:1 students per teacher
Grande Park Elem Sch
Standard public school
687 students 20.2:1 students per teacher
Wallin Oaks Elementary School
Standard public school
677 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Charles Reed Elementary Sch
Standard public school
641 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Walkers Grove Elementary School
Standard public school
634 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Meadow View Elementary School
Standard public school
627 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
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 (~536 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lincoln Elementary
How many students attend Lincoln Elementary?
Lincoln Elementary has 536 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Plainfield, IL. CCD year-over-year: 532 (2022-23) → 515 (2023-24), nearly flat (-17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Elementary is 13.4:1, which is 4% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 15% 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 Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Lincoln Elementary is White at 60.6% of enrollment, in Plainfield, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lincoln Elementary?
Lincoln Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (higher 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 Elementary rank among elementary schools in Plainfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Elementary ranks #3 of 16 elementary schools in Plainfield, 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 Plainfield on the city page.
What other schools are in Plainfield Sd 202?
Besides Lincoln Elementary, Plainfield Sd 202 also operates Plainfield North High School (2,399 students), Plainfield South High School (2,323 students), and Plainfield East High School (1,825 students). See the Plainfield Sd 202 district page for the complete list.