- Enrollment
- 2,696
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
High school (grades 9-12) · New Lenox, IL
Lincoln-Way Central High School
Federal NCES profile for Lincoln-Way Central High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 172307002543
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lincoln-Way Central High School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also one of the largest schools in Illinois.
- #11 of 14
- public schools in New Lenox · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.7:1
- students per teacher
- 1,991
- students enrolled
Lincoln-Way Central High School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln-Way Central High School ranks #11 of 14 public schools in New Lenox, IL.
School address
District: Lincoln Way Chsd 210 · Illinois
NCES ID 172307002543 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD universe card
School universe 172307002543 · New Lenox, IL High · MID · TRAD
1,991 enr · 14.7:1 · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Lincoln-Way East High School (2,696 students)
Resource Investment Index #11 of 14 public schools in New Lenox. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Lincoln-Way Central High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lincoln-Way Ea
Lincoln-Way East High School
2,696 students
- Lincoln Way We
Lincoln Way West
2,047 students
- This school
Lincoln-Way Central High School
1,991 students
What this shows Lincoln-Way Central High School reports 1,991 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lincoln-Way Central High School compares
Lincoln-Way Central High 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 | 14.7:1 | ▲ 5% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,991 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,991
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 66% in Illinois - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.5%
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
$18,382
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 332 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
71
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 80.0%
Hispanic or Latino 12.1%
Two or More 3.3%
African American 2.6%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 80.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.3, Lincoln-Way Central High School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 22
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lincoln Way Chsd 210, which includes Lincoln-Way Central High School.
$18,382
Per student
+1%
vs Illinois
Avg $18,196
+4%
vs U.S.
Avg $17,658
Revenue mix
Local 75.4%
State 22.6%
Federal 2.0%
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-Way Central High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln-Way East High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Way West | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lincoln-Way Central High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,047
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar high schools in New Lenox
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high 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 (~1,991 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lincoln-Way Central High School
How many students attend Lincoln-Way Central High School?
Lincoln-Way Central High School has 1,991 students enrolled. It is a high school in New Lenox, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln-Way Central High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln-Way Central High School is 14.7:1, which is 5% 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-Way Central High School?
The largest demographic group at Lincoln-Way Central High School is White at 80.0% of enrollment, in New Lenox, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lincoln-Way Central High School?
Lincoln-Way Central High School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical 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-Way Central High School rank among public schools in New Lenox?
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln-Way Central High School ranks #11 of 14 public schools in New Lenox, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in New Lenox on the city page.
What other schools are in Lincoln Way Chsd 210?
Besides Lincoln-Way Central High School, Lincoln Way Chsd 210 also operates Lincoln-Way East High School (2,696 students) and Lincoln Way West (2,047 students). See the Lincoln Way Chsd 210 district page for the complete list.
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