Enrollment
342
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Dolton, IL
Lincoln Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Lincoln Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 171245001498
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lincoln Elementary School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #2 of 4
- elementary schools in Dolton · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 342
- 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 #2 of 4 elementary schools in Dolton, IL.
School address
District: Dolton Sd 148 · Illinois
NCES ID 171245001498 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.2:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-6% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lincoln Elementary School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lincoln Elementary School
Lincoln Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Dolton, Illinois, enrolling 342 students.
At 13.2:1, 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.
With 342 students, its enrollment sits close to the Illinois median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is predominantly African American (86% of enrollment) (diversity index 25/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 60.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Dolton Sd 148 spends $20,678 per pupil, 21% above the Illinois average, a better-resourced district than most.
Among Dolton's elementary schools, it stands alongside Berger-Vandenberg Elem School (266 students): Lincoln Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.2:1 vs 15.6:1).
Dolton Sd 148 also operates Washington Elem School (282 students) and Franklin Elementary School (259 students) alongside Lincoln Elementary 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 Elementary School compares
Lincoln Elementary 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
60.2%
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
$20,678
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
41
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.8 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
African American 85.7%
Hispanic or Latino 12.3%
Two or More 1.2%
White 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 85.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.0, Lincoln Elementary School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Dolton Sd 148, which includes Lincoln Elementary School.
$20,678
Per student
+21%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.1%
State 55.4%
Federal 12.5%
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 Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Franklin Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Park Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Early Childhood Cntr | Smaller | 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
- 282
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 259
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 248
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 197
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 196
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar elementary schools in Dolton
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary 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 (~342 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Lincoln Elementary School
How many students attend Lincoln Elementary School?
Lincoln Elementary School has 342 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Dolton, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Elementary 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 Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Lincoln Elementary School is African American at 85.7% of enrollment, in Dolton, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lincoln Elementary School?
Lincoln Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower 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 Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Dolton?
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Dolton, 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 Dolton on the city page.
Is Lincoln Elementary School a good school?
Lincoln Elementary School earns 26/100 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 Dolton Sd 148?
Besides Lincoln Elementary School, Dolton Sd 148 also operates Washington Elem School (282 students), Franklin Elementary School (259 students), and Roosevelt Elem School (248 students). See the Dolton Sd 148 district page for the complete list.
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