- Enrollment
- 1,050
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Mahomet, IL
Lincoln Trail Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Lincoln Trail Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 172406002626
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lincoln Trail Elem School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Illinois schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Mahomet · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.5:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 801
- students enrolled
Lincoln Trail Elem School has class sizes larger than 96% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Trail Elem School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Mahomet, IL.
School address
District: Mahomet-Seymour Cusd 3 · Illinois
NCES ID 172406002626 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD universe card
School universe 172406002626 · Mahomet, IL Elementary · MID · TRAD
801 enr · 20.5:1 · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Mahomet-Seymour High School (1,050 students)
Resource Investment Index #2 of 4 public schools in Mahomet. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Lincoln Trail Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mahomet-Seymou
Mahomet-Seymour High School
1,050 students
- Mahomet-Seymou
Mahomet-Seymour Jr High School
812 students
- Middletown Pra
Middletown Prairie Elementary
805 students
- This school
Lincoln Trail Elem School
801 students
What this shows Lincoln Trail Elem School reports 801 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lincoln Trail Elem School compares
Lincoln Trail Elem 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 | 20.5:1 | ▲ 46% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 801 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.5:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
801
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
20.5:1
students per teacher
- 46% above state mean
Top 96% in Illinois - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
13.5%
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
$9,950
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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 + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 83.9%
Two or More 6.0%
Hispanic or Latino 5.6%
Asian 3.2%
African American 1.2%
Largest group: White at 83.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.8, Lincoln Trail Elem School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mahomet-Seymour Cusd 3, which includes Lincoln Trail Elem School.
$9,950
Per student
-45%
vs Illinois
Avg $18,196
-44%
vs U.S.
Avg $17,658
Revenue mix
Local 55.3%
State 32.7%
Federal 12.0%
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 Trail Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mahomet-Seymour High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mahomet-Seymour Jr High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Middletown Prairie Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lincoln Trail Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 812
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 805
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~801 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lincoln Trail Elem School
How many students attend Lincoln Trail Elem School?
Lincoln Trail Elem School has 801 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Mahomet, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Trail Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Trail Elem School is 20.5:1, which is 46% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 31% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lincoln Trail Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Lincoln Trail Elem School is White at 83.9% of enrollment, in Mahomet, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lincoln Trail Elem School?
Lincoln Trail Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Trail Elem School rank among public schools in Mahomet?
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Trail Elem School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Mahomet, 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 Mahomet-Seymour Cusd 3?
Besides Lincoln Trail Elem School, Mahomet-Seymour Cusd 3 also operates Mahomet-Seymour High School (1,050 students), Mahomet-Seymour Jr High School (812 students), and Middletown Prairie Elementary (805 students). See the Mahomet-Seymour Cusd 3 district page for the complete list.
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