- Enrollment
- 1,685
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 173123003268
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 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 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #20 of 21
- elementary schools in Peoria · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.8:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 823
- students enrolled
Lincoln School has class sizes larger than 86% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln School ranks #20 of 21 elementary schools in Peoria, IL.
School address
District: Peoria Sd 150 · Illinois
NCES ID 173123003268 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD universe card
School universe 173123003268 · Peoria, IL Elementary · MID · TRAD
823 enr · 16.8:1 · RII 20
Nearest enrollment peer: Richwoods High School (1,685 students)
Resource Investment Index #20 of 21 elementary schools in Peoria. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Lincoln School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Richwoods High
Richwoods High School
1,685 students
- Peoria High Sc
Peoria High School
1,541 students
- This school
Lincoln School
823 students
- Glen Oak Comm
Glen Oak Comm Learning Cntr
794 students
- Manual High Sc
Manual High School
731 students
- The Elise Ford 642
The Elise Ford Allen Academy
642 students
What this shows Lincoln School reports 823 students on the CCD universe file.
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 | 16.8:1 | ▲ 20% | 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
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
823
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 86% in Illinois - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
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
$18,400
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
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.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Peoria Sd 150, which includes Lincoln School.
$18,400
Per student
+1%
vs Illinois
Avg $18,196
+4%
vs U.S.
Avg $17,658
Revenue mix
Local 41.8%
State 40.4%
Federal 17.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2022-23 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
- 1,541
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 794
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 731
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 642
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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 22.7:1 students per teacher
The Elise Ford Allen Academy
Standard public school
642 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Annie Jo Gordon Comm Lrning Cntr
Standard public school
542 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
Dr Maude a Sanders Primary School
Standard public school
442 students 17:1 students per teacher
Ridgeview Elementary School
Standard public school
433 students 17.3:1 students per teacher
Hines Primary School
Standard public school
403 students 14.9:1 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 (~823 students)
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 16.8:1, which is 20% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 7% higher 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 20/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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 #20 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.
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.
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