Enrollment
269
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · La Salle, IL
Lincoln Jr High School
Federal NCES profile for Lincoln Jr High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 172208002477
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lincoln Jr High School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in La Salle · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.9:1
- students per teacher
- 269
- students enrolled
Lincoln Jr High School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Jr High School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in La Salle, IL.
School address
District: La Salle Esd 122 · Illinois
NCES ID 172208002477 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.9:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+6% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lincoln Jr High School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lincoln Jr High School
Lincoln Jr High School is a mid-sized middle school in La Salle, Illinois, enrolling 269 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 269 puts it in the smaller 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 White (53%) and Hispanic or Latino (32%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 61/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district, La Salle Esd 122, also runs Northwest Elem School (650 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 Jr High School compares
Lincoln Jr High 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 | 14.9:1 | ▲ 6% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 269 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
269
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 68% in Illinois - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
32.3%
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
$15,030
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
27
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.4 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 52.8%
Hispanic or Latino 32.3%
African American 7.4%
Two or More 7.1%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 52.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.6, Lincoln Jr High School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for La Salle Esd 122, which includes Lincoln Jr High School.
$15,030
Per student
-12%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.0%
State 61.1%
Federal 14.9%
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 Jr High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lincoln Jr High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 650
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 (~269 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Lincoln Jr High School
How many students attend Lincoln Jr High School?
Lincoln Jr High School has 269 students enrolled. It is a middle school in La Salle, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Jr High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Jr High School is 14.9:1, which is 6% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lincoln Jr High School?
The largest demographic group at Lincoln Jr High School is White at 52.8% of enrollment, in La Salle, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lincoln Jr High School?
Lincoln Jr High School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower 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 Jr High School rank among public schools in La Salle?
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Jr High School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in La Salle, 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 La Salle on the city page.
Is Lincoln Jr High School a good school?
Lincoln Jr High School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. 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 La Salle Esd 122?
Besides Lincoln Jr High School, La Salle Esd 122 also operates Northwest Elem School (650 students). See the La Salle Esd 122 district page for the complete list.
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