- Enrollment
- 789
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hoffman Estates, IL
Lincoln Prairie School
Federal NCES profile for Lincoln Prairie School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 65/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 173474003420
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lincoln Prairie School earns 65/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #1 of 7
- elementary schools in Hoffman Estates · Resource Index
- 65
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.6:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 348
- students enrolled
Lincoln Prairie School has class sizes smaller than 76% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Prairie School ranks #1 of 7 elementary schools in Hoffman Estates, IL.
School address
District: Schaumburg Ccsd 54 · Illinois
NCES ID 173474003420 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Lincoln Prairie School held near 352 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 30.0 → 31.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 173474003420 · Hoffman Estates, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
348 enr · 11.6:1 · RII 65
Nearest enrollment peer: Michael Collins Elem School (789 students)
Lincoln Prairie School held near 352 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 30.0 → 31.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Lincoln Prairie School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Michael Collin
Michael Collins Elem School
789 students
- Robert Frost J
Robert Frost Jhs
737 students
- Margaret Mead
Margaret Mead Jhs
702 students
- Jane Addams Jh
Jane Addams Jhs
695 students
- Dwight D Eisen
Dwight D Eisenhower Jhs
662 students
- This school
Lincoln Prairie School
348 students
What this shows Lincoln Prairie School reports 348 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lincoln Prairie School compares
Lincoln Prairie 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 | 11.6:1 | ▼ 17% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 348 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.6:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
348
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
11.6:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 24% in Illinois - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
10.9%
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
$20,497
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 44.8%
Asian 25.9%
Hispanic or Latino 13.8%
Two or More 9.8%
African American 5.7%
Largest group: White at 44.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.0, Lincoln Prairie School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Schaumburg Ccsd 54 reports $20,497 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lincoln Prairie School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Collins Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Robert Frost Jhs | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Margaret Mead Jhs | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jane Addams Jhs | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dwight D Eisenhower Jhs | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lincoln Prairie School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 737
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 702
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 695
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 662
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar elementary schools in Hoffman Estates
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Frank C Whiteley Elem School
Standard public school
663 students 18.4:1 students per teacher
Lakeview Elem School
Standard public school
504 students 9.2:1 students per teacher
John Muir Literacy Academy
Standard public school
498 students 12.1:1 students per teacher
Neil Armstrong Elem School
Standard public school
498 students 10.4:1 students per teacher
Fairview Elem School
Standard public school
469 students 12.7:1 students per teacher
Macarthur Intrntl Spanish Acad
Standard public school
435 students 12.4:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~348 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lincoln Prairie School
How many students attend Lincoln Prairie School?
Lincoln Prairie School has 348 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hoffman Estates, IL. CCD year-over-year: 364 (2022-23) → 352 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Prairie School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Prairie School is 11.6:1, which is 17% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 26% 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 Prairie School?
The largest demographic group at Lincoln Prairie School is White at 44.8% of enrollment, in Hoffman Estates, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lincoln Prairie School?
Lincoln Prairie School has a Resource Investment Index of 65/100 (higher 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 Prairie School rank among elementary schools in Hoffman Estates?
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Prairie School ranks #1 of 7 elementary schools in Hoffman Estates, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Hoffman Estates on the city page.
What other schools are in Schaumburg Ccsd 54?
Besides Lincoln Prairie School, Schaumburg Ccsd 54 also operates Michael Collins Elem School (789 students), Robert Frost Jhs (737 students), and Margaret Mead Jhs (702 students). See the Schaumburg Ccsd 54 district page for the complete list.