Enrollment
442
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Washington, IL
Lincoln Grade School
Federal NCES profile for Lincoln Grade School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 174104004108
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 81
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lincoln Grade School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Washington · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 442
- students enrolled
Lincoln Grade School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Grade School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Washington, IL.
School address
District: Washington Sd 52 · Illinois
NCES ID 174104004108 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.3:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lincoln Grade School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lincoln Grade School
Lincoln Grade School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Washington, Illinois, enrolling 442 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 442 students, its enrollment sits close to the Illinois median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 22/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 7.5% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Washington Sd 52 spends $11,449 per pupil, 33% below the Illinois average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Washington's public schools, it stands alongside Central Primary Sch (700 students): Lincoln Grade School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.3:1 vs 20.6:1).
Its district, Washington Sd 52, also runs Washington Middle School (378 students).
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 Grade School compares
Lincoln Grade 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 | 14.3:1 | ▲ 2% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 442 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
442
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 61% in Illinois - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
7.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$11,449
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
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
2
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 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
White 88.2%
Hispanic or Latino 4.3%
African American 3.4%
Two or More 3.2%
Asian 0.9%
Largest group: White at 88.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.8, Lincoln Grade School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Washington Sd 52, which includes Lincoln Grade School.
$11,449
Per student
-33%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 44.3%
State 46.5%
Federal 9.2%
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 Grade School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lincoln Grade School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 378
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar other schools in Washington
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 (~442 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Lincoln Grade School
How many students attend Lincoln Grade School?
Lincoln Grade School has 442 students enrolled. It is a public school in Washington, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Grade School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Grade School is 14.3:1, which is 2% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lincoln Grade School?
The largest demographic group at Lincoln Grade School is White at 88.2% of enrollment, in Washington, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lincoln Grade School?
Lincoln Grade School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 Grade School rank among schools in Washington?
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Grade School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Washington, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Washington on the city page.
Is Lincoln Grade School a good school?
Lincoln Grade School earns 51/100 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 Washington Sd 52?
Besides Lincoln Grade School, Washington Sd 52 also operates Washington Middle School (378 students). See the Washington Sd 52 district page for the complete list.
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