Enrollment
300
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Middle school (grades 6-8) NCES 173708003830
Lincoln Magnet School — Springfield, IL
Federal NCES profile for Lincoln Magnet School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 33/100.
👥 Class size 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 23
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Springfield Sd 186 · Illinois
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.5:1
vs 14.6:1 Illinois avg
-8% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lincoln Magnet School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Lincoln Magnet School reports 300 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 22.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 8% below the Illinois state mean of 14.6:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 15% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 30.7% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Springfield Sd 186 spends $24,858 per pupil district-wide, above the Illinois average of $20,099 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 46.0% from local sources (property taxes), 35.9% from the state, and 18.1% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (F), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Lincoln Magnet School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Illinois state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.5:1 | ▼ 8% | 14.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 300 | top 37% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
13.5:1
students per teacher
— 8% below state mean
Top 49% in Illinois — lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
30.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$24,858
per pupil, district-wide
— above Illinois avg of $20,099
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
32
in-school suspensions + 28 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
Enrollment 300 Top 37% in Illinois — larger than 63% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 22.0
Students per teacher 13.5:1 -8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 173708003830
Student demographics
White 50.0%
African American 28.0%
Two or More 12.7%
Asian 5.7%
Hispanic or Latino 3.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 50.0% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 30.7%
In-school suspensions 32
Out-of-school suspensions 28
Expulsions 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Springfield Sd 186, which includes Lincoln Magnet School.
$24,858
Per student
+24%
vs Illinois
Avg $20,099
+28%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 46.0%
State 35.9%
Federal 18.1%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,308
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Enrollment
- 1,229
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Enrollment
- 1,117
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Enrollment
- 709
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Enrollment
- 549
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
Similar middle schools in Springfield
4 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Benjamin Franklin Middle School
Standard public school
709 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Jefferson Middle School
Standard public school
517 students 13.5:1 students per teacher
Washington Middle School
Standard public school
516 students 10.2:1 students per teacher
U S Grant Middle School
Standard public school
498 students 11.3:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Understanding NCES data
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Choose a school district
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How schools are funded
Title I, F-33, state aid formulas and what per-pupil spending really means.
Chronic absenteeism
Why missing 10% of school matters and how it varies by district.
Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
What CRDC suspension and expulsion records do and don't reveal.
Frequently asked questions about Lincoln Magnet School
How many students attend Lincoln Magnet School?
Lincoln Magnet School has 300 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Springfield, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Magnet School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Magnet School is 13.5:1, which is 8% lower than the Illinois average of 14.6:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lincoln Magnet School?
The largest demographic group at Lincoln Magnet School is White at 50.0%. The school serves a diverse student body in Springfield, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lincoln Magnet School?
Lincoln Magnet School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.