- Enrollment
- 342
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Dolton, IL
Lincoln Junior High School
Federal NCES profile for Lincoln Junior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 171245004257
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lincoln Junior High School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 71% of Illinois schools.
- #5 of 9
- public schools in Dolton · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 168
- students enrolled
Lincoln Junior High School has class sizes smaller than 71% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Junior High School ranks #5 of 9 public schools in Dolton, IL.
School address
District: Dolton Sd 148 · Illinois
NCES ID 171245004257 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Lincoln Junior High School grew from 150 students in 2022-23 to 158 in 2023-24 (+5.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 14.3 → 13.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+8 students YoY 171245004257 · Dolton, IL Middle · SMALL · TRAD
168 enr · 12:1 · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Lincoln Elementary School (342 students)
Lincoln Junior High School grew from 150 students in 2022-23 to 158 in 2023-24 (+5.3%). Teacher FTE lost 14.3 → 13.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Lincoln Junior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lincoln Elemen
Lincoln Elementary School
342 students
- Washington Ele
Washington Elem School
282 students
- Franklin Eleme
Franklin Elementary School
259 students
- Roosevelt Elem
Roosevelt Elem School
248 students
- Park Elementar
Park Elementary School
197 students
- This school
Lincoln Junior High School
168 students
What this shows Lincoln Junior High School reports 168 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lincoln Junior High School compares
Lincoln Junior High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12:1 | ▼ 14% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 168 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
168
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
12:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 29% in Illinois - lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
57.1%
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
$26,724
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
49
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 29.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 36.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 86.3%
Hispanic or Latino 10.7%
Two or More 2.4%
White 0.6%
Largest group: African American at 86.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.3, Lincoln Junior High School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Dolton Sd 148 reports $26,724 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lincoln Junior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Washington Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Franklin Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Park Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lincoln Junior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 282
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 259
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 248
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 197
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar middle schools in Dolton
1 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 (~168 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lincoln Junior High School
How many students attend Lincoln Junior High School?
Lincoln Junior High School has 168 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Dolton, IL. CCD year-over-year: 150 (2022-23) → 158 (2023-24), up 8.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Junior High School is 12:1, which is 14% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 24% 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 Junior High School?
The largest demographic group at Lincoln Junior High School is African American at 86.3% of enrollment, in Dolton, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lincoln Junior High School?
Lincoln Junior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (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 Junior High School rank among public schools in Dolton?
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Junior High School ranks #5 of 9 public schools in Dolton, 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 Dolton on the city page.
What other schools are in Dolton Sd 148?
Besides Lincoln Junior High School, Dolton Sd 148 also operates Lincoln Elementary School (342 students), Washington Elem School (282 students), and Franklin Elementary School (259 students). See the Dolton Sd 148 district page for the complete list.