- Enrollment
- 603
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Schiller Park, IL
Lincoln Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Lincoln Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 173564003711
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lincoln Middle School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Schiller Park · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.5:1
- students per teacher
- 474
- 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 #3 of 3 public schools in Schiller Park, IL.
School address
District: Schiller Park Sd 81 · Illinois
NCES ID 173564003711 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Lincoln Middle School held near 456 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 38.7 → 35.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 173564003711 · Schiller Park, IL Middle · SMALL · TRAD
474 enr · 12.5:1 · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: John F Kennedy Elem School (603 students)
Lincoln Middle School held near 456 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 38.7 → 35.6 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
- John F Kennedy
John F Kennedy Elem School
603 students
- This school
Lincoln Middle School
474 students
- Washington Ele
Washington Elem School
267 students
What this shows Lincoln Middle School reports 474 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 | 12.5:1 | ▼ 11% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 474 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
474
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 35% in Illinois - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
16.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,240
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
0
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 48.9%
White 42.2%
Asian 4.9%
Two or More 1.5%
African American 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 48.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.0, Lincoln Middle School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Schiller Park Sd 81 reports $15,240 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| John F Kennedy Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Washington 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
- 267
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~474 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lincoln Middle School
How many students attend Lincoln Middle School?
Lincoln Middle School has 474 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Schiller Park, IL. CCD year-over-year: 457 (2022-23) → 456 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Middle School is 12.5:1, which is 11% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 20% 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 Hispanic or Latino at 48.9% of enrollment, in Schiller Park, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lincoln Middle School?
Lincoln Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Schiller Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Schiller Park, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Schiller Park Sd 81?
Besides Lincoln Middle School, Schiller Park Sd 81 also operates John F Kennedy Elem School (603 students) and Washington Elem School (267 students). See the Schiller Park Sd 81 district page for the complete list.