Enrollment
772
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Palatine, IL
Lincoln Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Lincoln Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 173042003150
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lincoln Elementary School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #4 of 5
- schools in Palatine · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.5:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 772
- students enrolled
Lincoln Elementary School has class sizes larger than 90% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 schools in Palatine, IL.
School address
District: Palatine Ccsd 15 · Illinois
NCES ID 173042003150 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
41.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.5:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+25% 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 large combined-grade school in Palatine, Illinois, enrolling 772 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.5:1 is larger than about 90% of Illinois schools and 25% above the 14:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Enrollment of 772 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (54%) and White (28%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 62/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.7% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Palatine's public schools, it stands alongside Gray M Sanborn Elem School (661 students): Lincoln Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17.5:1 vs 11.4:1).
Palatine Ccsd 15 also operates Plum Grove Jr High School (1,128 students) and Winston Campus Jr High (847 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 | 17.5:1 | ▲ 25% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 772 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.5:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
772
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
17.5:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 90% in Illinois - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
23.7%
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
$18,762
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
19
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 772 Top 11% in Illinois - larger than 89% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 41.0
Students per teacher 17.5:1 +25% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 173042003150
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 53.5%
White 28.4%
Asian 7.6%
African American 5.7%
Two or More 4.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 53.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.2, Lincoln Elementary School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 23.7%
In-school suspensions 19
Out-of-school suspensions 8
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Palatine Ccsd 15, which includes Lincoln Elementary School.
$18,762
Per student
+10%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 63.0%
State 28.2%
Federal 8.9%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plum Grove Jr High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Winston Campus Jr High | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Virginia Lake Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Walter R Sundling Jr High Sch | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Frank C Whiteley Elem School | Similar size | 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
- 1,128
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 847
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 717
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 679
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 663
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
Similar other schools in Palatine
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Gray M Sanborn Elem School
Standard public school
661 students 11.4:1 students per teacher
Lake Louise Elem School
Standard public school
608 students 25.8:1 students per teacher
Jane Addams Elem School
Standard public school
567 students 10.3:1 students per teacher
Winston Campus Elementary
Standard public school
2 students 7.6:1 students per teacher
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Frequently asked questions about Lincoln Elementary School
How many students attend Lincoln Elementary School?
Lincoln Elementary School has 772 students enrolled. It is a public school in Palatine, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Elementary School is 17.5:1, which is 25% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 11% 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 53.5% of enrollment, in Palatine, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lincoln Elementary School?
Lincoln Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical 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 schools in Palatine?
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 schools in Palatine, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Palatine on the city page.
Is Lincoln Elementary School a good school?
Lincoln Elementary School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools. 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 Palatine Ccsd 15?
Besides Lincoln Elementary School, Palatine Ccsd 15 also operates Plum Grove Jr High School (1,128 students), Winston Campus Jr High (847 students), and Virginia Lake Elem School (717 students). See the Palatine Ccsd 15 district page for the complete list.