- Enrollment
- 631
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Canton, IL
Lincoln Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Lincoln Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 170828000442
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lincoln Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Illinois schools.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Canton · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.6:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 186
- students enrolled
Lincoln Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 76% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Elementary School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Canton, IL.
School address
District: Canton Union Sd 66 · Illinois
NCES ID 170828000442 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Lincoln Elementary School held near 209 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 16.0 → 18.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 170828000442 · Canton, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
186 enr · 11.6:1 · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Ingersoll Middle School (631 students)
Lincoln Elementary School held near 209 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 16.0 → 18.7 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
- Ingersoll Midd
Ingersoll Middle School
631 students
- Canton High Sc
Canton High School
612 students
- Westview Eleme
Westview Elementary School
377 students
- Eastview Eleme
Eastview Elementary School
288 students
- This school 186
Lincoln Elementary School
186 students
What this shows Lincoln Elementary School reports 186 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 | 11.6:1 | ▼ 17% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 186 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.6:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
186
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
11.6:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 24% in Illinois - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
20.4%
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
$13,914
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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.
Student demographics
White 89.8%
Two or More 6.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.2%
Asian 1.1%
African American 0.5%
Largest group: White at 89.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.9, Lincoln Elementary School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Canton Union Sd 66 reports $13,914 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ingersoll Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Canton High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westview Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eastview Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar 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
- 612
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 377
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 288
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar elementary schools in Canton
1 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 (~186 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lincoln Elementary School
How many students attend Lincoln Elementary School?
Lincoln Elementary School has 186 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Canton, IL. CCD year-over-year: 201 (2022-23) → 209 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Elementary School is 11.6:1, which is 17% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 26% 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 White at 89.8% of enrollment, in Canton, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lincoln Elementary School?
Lincoln Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Elementary School rank among public schools in Canton?
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Elementary School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Canton, 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 Canton on the city page.
What other schools are in Canton Union Sd 66?
Besides Lincoln Elementary School, Canton Union Sd 66 also operates Ingersoll Middle School (631 students), Canton High School (612 students), and Westview Elementary School (377 students). See the Canton Union Sd 66 district page for the complete list.