Enrollment
823
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Peoria, IL
Lincoln School
Federal NCES profile for Lincoln School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 173123003268
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lincoln School earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #19 of 21
- elementary schools in Peoria · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 823
- students enrolled
Lincoln School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln School ranks #19 of 21 elementary schools in Peoria, IL.
School address
District: Peoria Sd 150 · Illinois
NCES ID 173123003268 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
49.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.8:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+6% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lincoln School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lincoln School
Lincoln School is a large elementary school in Peoria, Illinois, enrolling 823 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Illinois, bigger than 90% of state schools at 823 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 93% of the 3,845 Illinois schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is led by African American (45%) and Hispanic or Latino (35%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 66/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 412 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 42.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 17.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 197 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 823 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Peoria's elementary schools, it stands alongside Glen Oak Comm Learning Cntr (794 students): Lincoln School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.8:1 vs 20.3:1).
Peoria Sd 150 also operates Richwoods High School (1,685 students) and Peoria High School (1,541 students) alongside Lincoln 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 School compares
Lincoln 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 | 14.8:1 | ▲ 6% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 823 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
823
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
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
42.3%
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
$16,851
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 412 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
107
in-school suspensions + 90 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 823 Top 10% in Illinois - larger than 90% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 49.0
Students per teacher 14.8:1 +6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 173123003268
Student demographics
African American 45.0%
Hispanic or Latino 35.0%
White 10.1%
Two or More 9.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 45.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.6, Lincoln School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 2.0
Students per counselor 412:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 42.3%
In-school suspensions 107
Out-of-school suspensions 90
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Peoria Sd 150, which includes Lincoln School.
$16,851
Per student
-1%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+2%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 41.8%
State 40.4%
Federal 17.7%
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 School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richwoods High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Peoria High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Glen Oak Comm Learning Cntr | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Manual High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| The Elise Ford Allen Academy | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lincoln School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,685
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,541
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 794
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 731
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 642
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Similar elementary schools in Peoria
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Glen Oak Comm Learning Cntr
Standard public school
794 students 20.3:1 students per teacher
The Elise Ford Allen Academy
Standard public school
642 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
Annie Jo Gordon Comm Lrning Cntr
Standard public school
542 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Dr Maude a Sanders Primary School
Standard public school
442 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
Ridgeview Elementary School
Standard public school
433 students 17.2:1 students per teacher
Hines Primary School
Standard public school
403 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Lincoln School
How many students attend Lincoln School?
Lincoln School has 823 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Peoria, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln 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 School?
The largest demographic group at Lincoln School is African American at 45.0% of enrollment, in Peoria, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lincoln School?
Lincoln School has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (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 School rank among elementary schools in Peoria?
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln School ranks #19 of 21 elementary schools in Peoria, 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 Peoria on the city page.
Is Lincoln School a good school?
Lincoln School earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Peoria Sd 150?
Besides Lincoln School, Peoria Sd 150 also operates Richwoods High School (1,685 students), Peoria High School (1,541 students), and Glen Oak Comm Learning Cntr (794 students). See the Peoria Sd 150 district page for the complete list.