- Enrollment
- 698
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Berwyn, IL
Lincoln Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Lincoln Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 170606000288
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 24
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lincoln Middle School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #2 of 3
- middle schools in Berwyn · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 793
- students enrolled
Lincoln Middle School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Middle School ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Berwyn, IL.
School address
District: Berwyn North Sd 98 · Illinois
NCES ID 170606000288 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Lincoln Middle School held near 791 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 55.0 → 53.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-16 students YoY 170606000288 · Berwyn, IL Middle · MID · TRAD
793 enr · 14.4:1 · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Prairie Oak School (698 students)
Lincoln Middle School held near 791 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 55.0 → 53.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Lincoln Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Lincoln Middle School
793 students
- Prairie Oak Sc
Prairie Oak School
698 students
- Karel Havlicek
Karel Havlicek Elem School
490 students
- Jefferson Elem
Jefferson Elem School
453 students
What this shows Lincoln Middle School reports 793 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lincoln Middle School compares
Lincoln Middle 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 | 14.4:1 | ▲ 3% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 793 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
793
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 62% in Illinois - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
30.5%
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
$20,692
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 397 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
33
in-school suspensions + 31 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 80.8%
African American 12.2%
White 4.8%
Asian 1.1%
Two or More 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 80.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.0, Lincoln Middle School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Berwyn North Sd 98 reports $20,692 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lincoln Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prairie Oak School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Karel Havlicek Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lincoln Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 490
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 453
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar middle schools in Berwyn
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 (~793 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lincoln Middle School
How many students attend Lincoln Middle School?
Lincoln Middle School has 793 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Berwyn, IL. CCD year-over-year: 807 (2022-23) → 791 (2023-24), nearly flat (-16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Middle School is 14.4:1, which is 3% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lincoln Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Lincoln Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 80.8% of enrollment, in Berwyn, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lincoln Middle School?
Lincoln Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower 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 Middle School rank among middle schools in Berwyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Middle School ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Berwyn, 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 Berwyn on the city page.
What other schools are in Berwyn North Sd 98?
Besides Lincoln Middle School, Berwyn North Sd 98 also operates Prairie Oak School (698 students), Karel Havlicek Elem School (490 students), and Jefferson Elem School (453 students). See the Berwyn North Sd 98 district page for the complete list.