Enrollment
413
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Lincolnwood, IL
Lincoln Hall Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Lincoln Hall Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 172310002549
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lincoln Hall Middle School earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Lincolnwood · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.4:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 413
- students enrolled
Lincoln Hall Middle School has class sizes smaller than 93% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Hall Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Lincolnwood, IL.
School address
District: Lincolnwood Sd 74 · Illinois
NCES ID 172310002549 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
44.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.4:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-33% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lincoln Hall Middle School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lincoln Hall Middle School
Lincoln Hall Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Lincolnwood, Illinois, enrolling 413 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 9.4:1, Lincoln Hall Middle School is leaner than roughly 93% of Illinois schools and 33% under the state's 14:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
With 413 students, its enrollment sits close to the Illinois median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 94% of the 3,845 Illinois schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Its student body is led by White (43%) and Asian (38%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 66/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.3% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Lincolnwood Sd 74 spends $24,013 per pupil, 41% above the Illinois average, a better-resourced district than most.
Lincolnwood Sd 74 also operates Todd Hall Elem School (398 students) and Rutledge Hall Elem School (385 students) alongside Lincoln Hall Middle 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 Hall Middle School compares
Lincoln Hall Middle 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 | 9.4:1 | ▼ 33% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 413 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.4:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
413
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
9.4:1
students per teacher
- 33% below state mean
Top 7% in Illinois - lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
21.3%
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
$24,013
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 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 43.3%
Asian 38.0%
Two or More 7.7%
African American 6.3%
Hispanic or Latino 3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Largest group: White at 43.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.7, Lincoln Hall Middle School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lincolnwood Sd 74, which includes Lincoln Hall Middle School.
$24,013
Per student
+41%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+45%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 73.5%
State 20.9%
Federal 5.6%
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 Hall Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Todd Hall Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rutledge Hall Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lincoln Hall Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 398
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 385
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
Similar middle 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 (~413 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Lincoln Hall Middle School
How many students attend Lincoln Hall Middle School?
Lincoln Hall Middle School has 413 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Lincolnwood, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Hall Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Hall Middle School is 9.4:1, which is 33% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 40% 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 Hall Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Lincoln Hall Middle School is White at 43.3% of enrollment, in Lincolnwood, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lincoln Hall Middle School?
Lincoln Hall Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (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 Hall Middle School rank among public schools in Lincolnwood?
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Hall Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Lincolnwood, 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 Lincolnwood on the city page.
Is Lincoln Hall Middle School a good school?
Lincoln Hall Middle School earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% 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 Lincolnwood Sd 74?
Besides Lincoln Hall Middle School, Lincolnwood Sd 74 also operates Todd Hall Elem School (398 students) and Rutledge Hall Elem School (385 students). See the Lincolnwood Sd 74 district page for the complete list.
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