- Enrollment
- 1,308
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Springfield, IL
Lindsay School
Federal NCES profile for Lindsay School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 173708004194
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lindsay School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #11 of 18
- elementary schools in Springfield · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 438
- students enrolled
Lindsay School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lindsay School ranks #11 of 18 elementary schools in Springfield, IL.
School address
District: Springfield Sd 186 · Illinois
NCES ID 173708004194 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+35 students YoY
Lindsay School grew from 423 students in 2022-23 to 458 in 2023-24 (+8.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 31.0 → 30.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+35 students YoY 173708004194 · Springfield, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
438 enr · 14.1:1 · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Springfield High School (1,308 students)
Lindsay School grew from 423 students in 2022-23 to 458 in 2023-24 (+8.3%). Teacher FTE lost 31.0 → 30.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Lindsay School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Springfield Hi
Springfield High School
1,308 students
- Springfield So
Springfield Southeast High Sch
1,229 students
- Lanphier High
Lanphier High School
1,117 students
- Benjamin Frank
Benjamin Franklin Middle School
709 students
- Early Learning
Early Learning Center
549 students
- This school 438
Lindsay School
438 students
What this shows Lindsay School reports 438 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lindsay School compares
Lindsay School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.1:1 | ▲ 1% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 438 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
438
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 58% in Illinois - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
52.7%
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
$21,554
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 39.1%
White 38.0%
Two or More 13.0%
Asian 5.9%
Hispanic or Latino 3.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 39.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.1, Lindsay School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Springfield Sd 186 reports $21,554 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lindsay School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Springfield Southeast High Sch | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lanphier High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Benjamin Franklin Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Early Learning Center | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lindsay School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,229
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,117
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 709
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 549
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar elementary schools in Springfield
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Dubois Elem School
Standard public school
469 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Iles Elem School
Standard public school
414 students 17.3:1 students per teacher
Springfield Ball Charter School
Standard public school
394 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Butler Elem School
Standard public school
367 students 16:1 students per teacher
Owen Marsh Elem School
Standard public school
324 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Fairview Elem School
Standard public school
302 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
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 (~438 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lindsay School
How many students attend Lindsay School?
Lindsay School has 438 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Springfield, IL. CCD year-over-year: 423 (2022-23) → 458 (2023-24), up 35.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lindsay School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lindsay School is 14.1:1, which is 1% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lindsay School?
The largest demographic group at Lindsay School is African American at 39.1% of enrollment, in Springfield, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lindsay School?
Lindsay School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower 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 Lindsay School rank among elementary schools in Springfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Lindsay School ranks #11 of 18 elementary schools in Springfield, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Springfield on the city page.
What other schools are in Springfield Sd 186?
Besides Lindsay School, Springfield Sd 186 also operates Springfield High School (1,308 students), Springfield Southeast High Sch (1,229 students), and Lanphier High School (1,117 students). See the Springfield Sd 186 district page for the complete list.