- Enrollment
- 2,696
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
High school (grades 9-12) · New Lenox, IL
Lincoln Way West
Federal NCES profile for Lincoln Way West, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 172307006062
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lincoln Way West earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Illinois schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Illinois.
- #14 of 14
- public schools in New Lenox · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.1:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 2,047
- students enrolled
Lincoln Way West has class sizes larger than 96% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Way West ranks #14 of 14 public schools in New Lenox, IL.
School address
District: Lincoln Way Chsd 210 · Illinois
NCES ID 172307006062 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD universe card
School universe 172307006062 · New Lenox, IL High · LARGE · TRAD
2,047 enr · 20.1:1 · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Lincoln-Way East High School (2,696 students)
Resource Investment Index #14 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 West in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lincoln-Way Ea
Lincoln-Way East High School
2,696 students
- This school
Lincoln Way West
2,047 students
- Lincoln-Way Ce
Lincoln-Way Central High School
1,991 students
What this shows Lincoln Way West reports 2,047 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lincoln Way West compares
Lincoln Way West on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.1:1 | ▲ 44% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 2,047 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.1:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,047
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
20.1:1
students per teacher
- 44% 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
21.0%
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
$18,382
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 341 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
79
in-school suspensions + 28 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 80.8%
Hispanic or Latino 14.7%
Two or More 2.4%
African American 1.7%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 80.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.5, Lincoln Way West is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 23
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lincoln Way Chsd 210, which includes Lincoln Way West.
$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 West Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln-Way East High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln-Way Central High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lincoln Way West'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
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 (~2,047 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lincoln Way West
How many students attend Lincoln Way West?
Lincoln Way West has 2,047 students enrolled. It is a high school in New Lenox, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Way West?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Way West is 20.1:1, which is 44% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 28% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lincoln Way West?
The largest demographic group at Lincoln Way West is White at 80.8% of enrollment, in New Lenox, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lincoln Way West?
Lincoln Way West has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 West rank among public schools in New Lenox?
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Way West ranks #14 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 West, Lincoln Way Chsd 210 also operates Lincoln-Way East High School (2,696 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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