- Enrollment
- 2,047
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Frankfort, IL
Lincoln-Way East High School
Federal NCES profile for Lincoln-Way East High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 172307002544
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lincoln-Way East High School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Illinois schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Illinois.
- #7 of 9
- public schools in Frankfort · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.7:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 2,696
- students enrolled
Lincoln-Way East High School has class sizes larger than 93% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln-Way East High School ranks #7 of 9 public schools in Frankfort, IL.
School address
District: Lincoln Way Chsd 210 · Illinois
NCES ID 172307002544 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD universe card
School universe 172307002544 · Frankfort, IL High · LARGE · TRAD
2,696 enr · 18.7:1 · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Lincoln Way West (2,047 students)
Resource Investment Index #7 of 9 public schools in Frankfort. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Lincoln-Way East High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Lincoln-Way East High School
2,696 students
- Lincoln Way We
Lincoln Way West
2,047 students
- Lincoln-Way Ce
Lincoln-Way Central High School
1,991 students
What this shows Lincoln-Way East High School reports 2,696 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lincoln-Way East High School compares
Lincoln-Way East 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 | 18.7:1 | ▲ 34% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 2,696 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.7:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,696
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
18.7:1
students per teacher
- 34% above state mean
Top 93% in Illinois - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
18.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Counselors8.0 FTE
Per 337 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
122
in-school suspensions + 31 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 69.5%
Hispanic or Latino 11.7%
African American 11.1%
Two or More 3.9%
Asian 3.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 69.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.8, Lincoln-Way East High School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 24
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lincoln Way Chsd 210, which includes Lincoln-Way East 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 East High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Way West | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln-Way Central High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lincoln-Way East High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,991
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~2,696 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lincoln-Way East High School
How many students attend Lincoln-Way East High School?
Lincoln-Way East High School has 2,696 students enrolled. It is a high school in Frankfort, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln-Way East High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln-Way East High School is 18.7:1, which is 34% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 19% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lincoln-Way East High School?
The largest demographic group at Lincoln-Way East High School is White at 69.5% of enrollment, in Frankfort, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lincoln-Way East High School?
Lincoln-Way East High School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 East High School rank among public schools in Frankfort?
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln-Way East High School ranks #7 of 9 public schools in Frankfort, 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 Frankfort on the city page.
What other schools are in Lincoln Way Chsd 210?
Besides Lincoln-Way East High School, Lincoln Way Chsd 210 also operates Lincoln Way West (2,047 students) and Lincoln-Way Central High School (1,991 students). See the Lincoln Way Chsd 210 district page for the complete list.
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