- Enrollment
- 650
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Lincoln Jr High School held near 262 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 18.6 → 20.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 172208002477 · La Salle, IL Middle · SMALL · TRAD
269 enr · 14.9:1 · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Northwest Elem School (650 students)
Lincoln Jr High School held near 262 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 18.6 → 20.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
How Lincoln Jr High School compares
Lincoln Jr High 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 | 14.9:1 | ▲ 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 methodology
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
$19,772
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
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.
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
District finance for La Salle Esd 122 reports $19,772 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
Nationwide middle 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 (~269 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 258 (2022-23) → 262 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.