- Enrollment
- 361
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Pontiac, IL
Lincoln Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Lincoln Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 173216003363
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 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 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Illinois schools.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Pontiac · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.3:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 227
- students enrolled
Lincoln Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 79% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Elementary School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Pontiac, IL.
School address
District: Pontiac Ccsd 429 · Illinois
NCES ID 173216003363 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 lost 20.7 → 19.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 173216003363 · Pontiac, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
227 enr · 11.3:1 · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Central Elem School (361 students)
Lincoln Elementary School held near 209 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 20.7 → 19.6 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
- Central Elem S
Central Elem School
361 students
- Pontiac Jr Hig
Pontiac Jr High School
326 students
- This school
Lincoln Elementary School
227 students
- Washington Ele
Washington Elem School
221 students
What this shows Lincoln Elementary School reports 227 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 | 11.3:1 | ▼ 19% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 227 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.3:1
Leaner classes than 81% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
227
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
11.3:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 21% in Illinois - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
35.7%
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
$18,147
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 70.0%
Hispanic or Latino 18.9%
Two or More 7.5%
African American 2.6%
Asian 0.9%
Largest group: White at 70.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.8, Lincoln Elementary School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Pontiac Ccsd 429 reports $18,147 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pontiac Jr High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Washington Elem School | Similar size | 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
- 326
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 221
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar elementary schools in Pontiac
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 (~227 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lincoln Elementary School
How many students attend Lincoln Elementary School?
Lincoln Elementary School has 227 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Pontiac, IL. CCD year-over-year: 217 (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 11.3:1, which is 19% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 28% 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 70.0% of enrollment, in Pontiac, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lincoln Elementary School?
Lincoln Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Pontiac?
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Elementary School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Pontiac, 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 Pontiac on the city page.
What other schools are in Pontiac Ccsd 429?
Besides Lincoln Elementary School, Pontiac Ccsd 429 also operates Central Elem School (361 students), Pontiac Jr High School (326 students), and Washington Elem School (221 students). See the Pontiac Ccsd 429 district page for the complete list.