- Enrollment
- 2,589
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Naperville, 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 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 172771002934
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lincoln Jr High School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #6 of 7
- middle schools in Naperville · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 774
- 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 #6 of 7 middle schools in Naperville, IL.
School address
District: Naperville Cusd 203 · Illinois
NCES ID 172771002934 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD universe card
School universe 172771002934 · Naperville, IL Middle · MID · TRAD
774 enr · 13.8:1 · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Naperville Central High School (2,589 students)
Resource Investment Index #6 of 7 middle schools in Naperville. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Lincoln Jr High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Naperville Cen
Naperville Central High School
2,589 students
- Naperville Nor
Naperville North High School
2,467 students
- Kennedy Junior 937
Kennedy Junior High School
937 students
- Jefferson Jr H 832
Jefferson Jr High School
832 students
- This school 774
Lincoln Jr High School
774 students
- Elmwood Elem S 726
Elmwood Elem School
726 students
What this shows Lincoln Jr High School reports 774 students on the CCD universe file.
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 | 13.8:1 | ▼ 1% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 774 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
774
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 53% in Illinois - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$22,199
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 258 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
27
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 70.9%
Asian 10.2%
Hispanic or Latino 9.4%
Two or More 5.7%
African American 3.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 70.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.4, Lincoln Jr High School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Naperville Cusd 203, which includes Lincoln Jr High School.
$22,199
Per student
+22%
vs Illinois
Avg $18,196
+26%
vs U.S.
Avg $17,658
Revenue mix
Local 69.9%
State 25.6%
Federal 4.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2022-23 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Naperville Central High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Naperville North High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kennedy Junior High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Jr High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Elmwood Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher 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
- 2,467
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 937
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 832
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 726
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar middle schools in Naperville
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Scullen Middle School
Standard public school
948 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Clifford Crone Middle School
Standard public school
891 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Jefferson Jr High School
Standard public school
832 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
Thayer J Hill Middle School
Standard public school
828 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Gordon Gregory Middle School
Standard public school
811 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
Madison Jr High School
Standard public school
566 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
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 (~774 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lincoln Jr High School
How many students attend Lincoln Jr High School?
Lincoln Jr High School has 774 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Naperville, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Jr High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Jr High School is 13.8:1, which is 1% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 12% 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 Jr High School?
The largest demographic group at Lincoln Jr High School is White at 70.9% of enrollment, in Naperville, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lincoln Jr High School?
Lincoln Jr High School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lincoln Jr High School rank among middle schools in Naperville?
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Jr High School ranks #6 of 7 middle schools in Naperville, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Naperville on the city page.
What other schools are in Naperville Cusd 203?
Besides Lincoln Jr High School, Naperville Cusd 203 also operates Naperville Central High School (2,589 students), Naperville North High School (2,467 students), and Kennedy Junior High School (937 students). See the Naperville Cusd 203 district page for the complete list.
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