Enrollment
749
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Park Ridge, IL
Lincoln Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Lincoln Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 173084003216
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lincoln Middle School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Illinois schools.
- #6 of 8
- public schools in Park Ridge · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.2:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 749
- students enrolled
Lincoln Middle School has class sizes smaller than 70% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Middle School ranks #6 of 8 public schools in Park Ridge, IL.
School address
District: Park Ridge Ccsd 64 · Illinois
NCES ID 173084003216 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
62.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.2:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-13% 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 Park Ridge, Illinois, enrolling 749 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 749 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 31/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 749 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.5% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Park Ridge Ccsd 64 spends $22,436 per pupil, 32% above the Illinois average, a better-resourced district than most.
Park Ridge Ccsd 64 also operates Emerson Middle School (890 students) and Theodore Roosevelt Elem School (677 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 | 12.2:1 | ▼ 13% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 749 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 76% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
749
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 30% in Illinois - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
9.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$22,436
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 749 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
29
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 749 Top 12% in Illinois - larger than 88% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 62.0
Students per teacher 12.2:1 -13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 173084003216
Student demographics
White 82.2%
Hispanic or Latino 10.1%
Asian 4.0%
Two or More 2.5%
African American 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 82.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.2, Lincoln Middle School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 749:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 9.5%
In-school suspensions 29
Out-of-school suspensions 6
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Park Ridge Ccsd 64, which includes Lincoln Middle School.
$22,436
Per student
+32%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+35%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 71.9%
State 26.0%
Federal 2.1%
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.
How Lincoln Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emerson Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Theodore Roosevelt Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eugene Field Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| George Washington Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Franklin Elementary 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
- 890
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 677
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
- Enrollment
- 626
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 588
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 535
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Lincoln Middle School
How many students attend Lincoln Middle School?
Lincoln Middle School has 749 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Park Ridge, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Middle School is 12.2:1, which is 13% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 22% 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 Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Lincoln Middle School is White at 82.2% of enrollment, in Park Ridge, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lincoln Middle School?
Lincoln Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 public schools in Park Ridge?
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Middle School ranks #6 of 8 public schools in Park Ridge, 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 Park Ridge on the city page.
Is Lincoln Middle School a good school?
Lincoln Middle School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Illinois schools. 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 Park Ridge Ccsd 64?
Besides Lincoln Middle School, Park Ridge Ccsd 64 also operates Emerson Middle School (890 students), Theodore Roosevelt Elem School (677 students), and Eugene Field Elem School (626 students). See the Park Ridge Ccsd 64 district page for the complete list.