- Enrollment
- 609
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Skokie, 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 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 173648003760
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lincoln Jr High School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #3 of 3
- middle schools in Skokie · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.4:1
- students per teacher
- 628
- 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 #3 of 3 middle schools in Skokie, IL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Lincoln Jr High School held near 591 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 47.0 → 49.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 173648003760 · Skokie, IL Middle · MID · TRAD
628 enr · 13.4:1 · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Madison Elem School (609 students)
Lincoln Jr High School held near 591 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 47.0 → 49.1 across the same CCD years. 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
- This school
Lincoln Jr High School
628 students
- Madison Elem S
Madison Elem School
609 students
- Thomas Edison
Thomas Edison Elem School
605 students
What this shows Lincoln Jr High School reports 628 students on the CCD universe file.
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 | 13.4:1 | ▼ 4% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 628 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
628
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 48% in Illinois - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.0%
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
$21,968
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 628 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
21
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 35.2%
White 26.1%
Hispanic or Latino 18.2%
African American 12.1%
Two or More 8.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Asian at 35.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 75.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 75.4, Lincoln Jr High School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Skokie Sd 69 reports $21,968 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madison Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Thomas Edison Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar 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
- 605
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Similar middle schools in Skokie
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~628 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lincoln Jr High School
How many students attend Lincoln Jr High School?
Lincoln Jr High School has 628 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Skokie, IL. CCD year-over-year: 578 (2022-23) → 591 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Jr High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Jr High School is 13.4:1, which is 4% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 15% 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 Asian at 35.2% of enrollment, in Skokie, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 75.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lincoln Jr High School?
Lincoln Jr High School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Skokie?
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Jr High School ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Skokie, 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 Skokie on the city page.
What other schools are in Skokie Sd 69?
Besides Lincoln Jr High School, Skokie Sd 69 also operates Madison Elem School (609 students) and Thomas Edison Elem School (605 students). See the Skokie Sd 69 district page for the complete list.