- Enrollment
- 614
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bellwood, IL
Lincoln Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Lincoln Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 170576000248
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 11
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lincoln Elementary School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Bellwood · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.5:1
- students per teacher
- 310
- students enrolled
Lincoln Elementary School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Bellwood, IL.
School address
District: Bellwood Sd 88 · Illinois
NCES ID 170576000248 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Lincoln Elementary School held near 306 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 23.0 → 21.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 170576000248 · Bellwood, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
310 enr · 13.5:1 · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Roosevelt Middle School (614 students)
Lincoln Elementary School held near 306 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 23.0 → 21.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Lincoln Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Roosevelt Midd
Roosevelt Middle School
614 students
- Grant Elem Sch
Grant Elem School
363 students
- This school
Lincoln Elementary School
310 students
- Mckinley Elem
Mckinley Elem School
304 students
- Thurgood Marsh 229
Thurgood Marshall Elem School
229 students
- Early Childhoo 178
Early Childhood Center
178 students
What this shows Lincoln Elementary School reports 310 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lincoln Elementary School compares
Lincoln Elementary School 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 | 13.5:1 | ▼ 4% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 310 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
310
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 49% in Illinois - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
35.8%
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
$20,709
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
10
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 67.1%
Hispanic or Latino 30.0%
Two or More 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 67.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.9, Lincoln Elementary School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Bellwood Sd 88 reports $20,709 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lincoln Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roosevelt Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Grant Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mckinley Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Thurgood Marshall Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Early Childhood Center | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lincoln Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 363
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 304
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 229
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 178
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Similar elementary schools in Bellwood
2 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 (~310 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lincoln Elementary School
How many students attend Lincoln Elementary School?
Lincoln Elementary School has 310 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bellwood, IL. CCD year-over-year: 293 (2022-23) → 306 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Elementary School is 13.5:1, which is 4% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 14% 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 School?
The largest demographic group at Lincoln Elementary School is African American at 67.1% of enrollment, in Bellwood, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lincoln Elementary School?
Lincoln Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower 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 School rank among elementary schools in Bellwood?
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Bellwood, 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 Bellwood on the city page.
What other schools are in Bellwood Sd 88?
Besides Lincoln Elementary School, Bellwood Sd 88 also operates Roosevelt Middle School (614 students), Grant Elem School (363 students), and Mckinley Elem School (304 students). See the Bellwood Sd 88 district page for the complete list.