Enrollment
793
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
55.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.4:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lincoln Middle School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lincoln Middle School
Lincoln Middle School is a large middle school in Berwyn, Illinois, enrolling 793 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 793 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (81% of enrollment) (diversity index 33/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 397 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Berwyn's middle schools, it stands alongside Freedom Middle School (504 students): Lincoln Middle School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.4:1 vs 10.1:1).
Berwyn North Sd 98 also operates Prairie Oak School (698 students) and Karel Havlicek Elem School (490 students) alongside Lincoln Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Lincoln Middle School compares
Lincoln Middle School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$19,807
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Berwyn North Sd 98, which includes Lincoln Middle School.
$19,807
Per student
+16%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 17.4%
State 67.0%
Federal 15.6%
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.
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
- 698
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- 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.
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Illinois, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~793 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.4:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Lincoln Middle School a good school?
Lincoln Middle School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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