Enrollment
467
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hoffman Estates, IL
Lincoln Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Lincoln Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 171371005613
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 10
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lincoln Elementary School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Hoffman Estates · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.7:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 467
- students enrolled
Lincoln Elementary School has class sizes larger than 93% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Hoffman Estates, IL.
School address
NCES ID 171371005613 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.7:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+34% 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
Teacher staffing is the clearest operational constraint
Lincoln Elementary School's enrollment sits away from the most extreme size bands, but its reported student-teacher ratio is heavier than most Illinois schools. That isolates staffing load as a more useful concern than raw campus size. A high ratio does not establish weak teaching or outcomes, yet it can indicate less adult capacity per enrolled student. The remaining federal indicators show whether support staffing and program access offset that pressure.
Attendance is the dominant support signal
Lincoln Elementary School's 36.0% chronic-absence rate is more consequential than a generic staffing label: at least one quarter of students missed 10% or more of school days in the 2021-22 collection. That level can affect instruction, counseling demand, and continuity even when other reported resources look ordinary. The dataset records the scale of absence but not its causes, so it should prompt a current-year question rather than a conclusion about school management.
Lincoln Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Hoffman Estates, Illinois, enrolling 467 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18.7:1 is larger than about 93% of Illinois schools and 34% above the 14:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Enrollment of 467 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (56%) and White (23%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 62/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 36.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Hoffman Estates's public schools, it stands alongside Timber Trails Elementary School (363 students): Lincoln Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (18.7:1 vs 15.8:1).
Sd U-46 also operates South Elgin High School (2,665 students) and Elgin High School (2,576 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 | 18.7:1 | ▲ 34% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 467 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.7:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
467
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
18.7:1
students per teacher
- 34% above state mean
Top 93% in Illinois - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
36.0%
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
$17,947
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
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
12
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 56.1%
White 22.5%
Asian 10.3%
African American 6.9%
Two or More 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 56.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.8, Lincoln Elementary School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Sd U-46, which includes Lincoln Elementary School.
$17,947
Per student
+5%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 43.9%
State 48.7%
Federal 7.5%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Elgin High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Elgin High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Larkin High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bartlett High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Streamwood High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower 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
- 2,665
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 2,576
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 2,174
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 2,037
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 1,890
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar other schools in Hoffman Estates
2 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 (~467 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Lincoln Elementary School
How many students attend Lincoln Elementary School?
Lincoln Elementary School has 467 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hoffman Estates, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Elementary School is 18.7:1, which is 34% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 19% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lincoln Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Lincoln Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 56.1% of enrollment, in Hoffman Estates, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lincoln Elementary School?
Lincoln Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 schools in Hoffman Estates?
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Hoffman Estates, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Hoffman Estates on the city page.
What other schools are in Sd U-46?
Besides Lincoln Elementary School, Sd U-46 also operates South Elgin High School (2,665 students), Elgin High School (2,576 students), and Larkin High School (2,174 students). See the Sd U-46 district page for the complete list.
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