Enrollment
128
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mundelein, IL
Lincoln School
Federal NCES profile for Lincoln School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 171857006295
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lincoln School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #3 of 4
- schools in Mundelein · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 128
- students enrolled
Lincoln School has class sizes larger than 79% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln School ranks #3 of 4 schools in Mundelein, IL.
School address
District: Hawthorn Ccsd 73 · Illinois
NCES ID 171857006295 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
8.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+14% 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 small combined-grade school in Mundelein, Illinois, enrolling 128 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16:1 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 92% of Illinois schools, with 128 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (31%) and White (24%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 77/100).
Among Mundelein's public schools, it stands alongside Fremont Elem School (743 students): Lincoln School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16:1 vs 14.6:1).
Hawthorn Ccsd 73 also operates Hawthorn Middle School North (627 students) and Hawthorn Middle School South (609 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 | 16:1 | ▲ 14% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 128 | top 92% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
128
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
16:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 79% in Illinois - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$18,380
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 31.3%
White 24.2%
Asian 21.9%
African American 13.3%
Two or More 7.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 31.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 77.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 77.2, Lincoln School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hawthorn Ccsd 73, which includes Lincoln School.
$18,380
Per student
+8%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 69.4%
State 25.6%
Federal 5.0%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawthorn Middle School North | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hawthorn Middle School South | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hawthorn Elem School South | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hawthorn Sch of Dual Language | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hawthorn Elem School North | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower 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
- 627
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 609
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
- Enrollment
- 505
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 413
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 347
- Students per teacher
- 8.1:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
Similar other schools in Mundelein
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Illinois, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~128 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Lincoln School
How many students attend Lincoln School?
Lincoln School has 128 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mundelein, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln School is 16:1, which is 14% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 2% 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 Hispanic or Latino at 31.3% of enrollment, in Mundelein, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 77.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lincoln School?
Lincoln School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Lincoln School rank among schools in Mundelein?
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln School ranks #3 of 4 schools in Mundelein, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Mundelein on the city page.
Is Lincoln School a good school?
Lincoln School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Illinois schools. 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 Hawthorn Ccsd 73?
Besides Lincoln School, Hawthorn Ccsd 73 also operates Hawthorn Middle School North (627 students), Hawthorn Middle School South (609 students), and Hawthorn Elem School South (505 students). See the Hawthorn Ccsd 73 district page for the complete list.
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