- Enrollment
- 1,308
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Springfield, IL
Lincoln Magnet School
Federal NCES profile for Lincoln Magnet School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 173708003830
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lincoln Magnet School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #2 of 5
- middle schools in Springfield · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.6:1
- students per teacher
- 300
- students enrolled
Lincoln Magnet School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Magnet School ranks #2 of 5 middle schools in Springfield, IL.
School address
District: Springfield Sd 186 · Illinois
NCES ID 173708003830 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Lincoln Magnet School held near 300 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 22.9 → 24.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 173708003830 · Springfield, IL Middle · SMALL · TRAD
300 enr · 13.6:1 · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Springfield High School (1,308 students)
Lincoln Magnet School held near 300 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 22.9 → 24.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Lincoln Magnet School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Springfield Hi
Springfield High School
1,308 students
- Springfield So
Springfield Southeast High Sch
1,229 students
- Lanphier High
Lanphier High School
1,117 students
- Benjamin Frank
Benjamin Franklin Middle School
709 students
- Early Learning
Early Learning Center
549 students
- This school 300
Lincoln Magnet School
300 students
What this shows Lincoln Magnet School reports 300 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lincoln Magnet School compares
Lincoln Magnet 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 | 13.6:1 | ▼ 3% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 300 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
300
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 51% in Illinois - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
30.7%
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
$21,554
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
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.
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.
Student-body diversity index 65.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.1, Lincoln Magnet School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Springfield Sd 186 reports $21,554 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lincoln Magnet School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Springfield Southeast High Sch | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lanphier High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Benjamin Franklin Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Early Learning Center | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lincoln Magnet School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,229
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,117
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 709
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 549
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 13.6:1 students per teacher
Jefferson Middle School
Standard public school
517 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
Washington Middle School
Standard public school
516 students 9.9:1 students per teacher
U S Grant Middle School
Standard public school
498 students 10.6:1 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 (~300 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 298 (2022-23) → 300 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Magnet School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Magnet School is 13.6:1, which is 3% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 13% 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 Magnet School?
The largest demographic group at Lincoln Magnet School is White at 50.0% of enrollment, in Springfield, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lincoln Magnet School?
Lincoln Magnet School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical 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 Magnet School rank among middle schools in Springfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Magnet School ranks #2 of 5 middle schools in Springfield, 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 Springfield on the city page.
What other schools are in Springfield Sd 186?
Besides Lincoln Magnet School, Springfield Sd 186 also operates Springfield High School (1,308 students), Springfield Southeast High Sch (1,229 students), and Lanphier High School (1,117 students). See the Springfield Sd 186 district page for the complete list.