- Enrollment
- 378
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Lincoln Grade School held near 476 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 31.0 → 33.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 174104004108 · Washington, IL Other · SMALL · TRAD
442 enr · 14.3:1 · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Washington Middle School (378 students)
Lincoln Grade School held near 476 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 31.0 → 33.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
How Lincoln Grade School compares
Lincoln Grade 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 | 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 methodology
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
$12,663
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
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.
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
District finance for Washington Sd 52 reports $12,663 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
Similar other schools in Washington
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~442 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 484 (2022-23) → 476 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.