- Enrollment
- 463
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Mt Prospect, IL
Lincoln Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Lincoln Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 172721002885
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lincoln Middle School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #4 of 7
- public schools in Mt Prospect · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 784
- 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 #4 of 7 public schools in Mt Prospect, IL.
School address
District: Mount Prospect Sd 57 · Illinois
NCES ID 172721002885 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Lincoln Middle School held near 762 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 53.7 → 53.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-18 students YoY 172721002885 · Mt Prospect, IL Middle · MID · TRAD
784 enr · 14.8:1 · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Fairview Elem School (463 students)
Lincoln Middle School held near 762 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 53.7 → 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
784 students
- Fairview Elem
Fairview Elem School
463 students
- Lions Park Ele
Lions Park Elem School
458 students
- Westbrook Earl
Westbrook Early Learning Cntr
400 students
What this shows Lincoln Middle School reports 784 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 | 14.8:1 | ▲ 6% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 784 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
784
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 67% in Illinois - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
11.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$16,542
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 73.5%
Hispanic or Latino 11.1%
Asian 7.9%
Two or More 5.9%
African American 1.7%
Largest group: White at 73.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.7, Lincoln Middle School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Mount Prospect Sd 57 reports $16,542 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairview Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lions Park Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Westbrook Early Learning Cntr | 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
- 458
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 400
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~784 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Lincoln Middle School
How many students attend Lincoln Middle School?
Lincoln Middle School has 784 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Mt Prospect, IL. CCD year-over-year: 780 (2022-23) → 762 (2023-24), nearly flat (-18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Middle School is 14.8:1, which is 6% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 6% 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 White at 73.5% of enrollment, in Mt Prospect, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lincoln Middle School?
Lincoln Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Middle School rank among public schools in Mt Prospect?
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Middle School ranks #4 of 7 public schools in Mt Prospect, 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 Mt Prospect on the city page.
What other schools are in Mount Prospect Sd 57?
Besides Lincoln Middle School, Mount Prospect Sd 57 also operates Fairview Elem School (463 students), Lions Park Elem School (458 students), and Westbrook Early Learning Cntr (400 students). See the Mount Prospect Sd 57 district page for the complete list.