- Enrollment
- 321
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lincoln, IL
Washington-Monroe Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Washington-Monroe Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 172298002541
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Washington-Monroe Elem School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #5 of 5
- schools in Lincoln · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 224
- students enrolled
Washington-Monroe Elem School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Washington-Monroe Elem School ranks #5 of 5 schools in Lincoln, IL.
School address
District: Lincoln Esd 27 · Illinois
NCES ID 172298002541 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+25 students YoY
Washington-Monroe Elem School grew from 204 students in 2022-23 to 229 in 2023-24 (+12.3%).
Teacher FTE added 17.1 → 17.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+25 students YoY 172298002541 · Lincoln, IL Other · SMALL · TRAD
224 enr · 13.2:1 · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Lincoln Jr High School (321 students)
Washington-Monroe Elem School grew from 204 students in 2022-23 to 229 in 2023-24 (+12.3%). Teacher FTE added 17.1 → 17.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Washington-Monroe Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lincoln Jr Hig
Lincoln Jr High School
321 students
- Northwest Elem
Northwest Elem School
271 students
- This school
Washington-Monroe Elem School
224 students
- Central Elem S
Central Elem School
183 students
- Adams Elem Sch 57
Adams Elem School
57 students
What this shows Washington-Monroe Elem School reports 224 students on the CCD universe file.
How Washington-Monroe Elem School compares
Washington-Monroe Elem 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 | 13.2:1 | ▼ 6% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 224 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
224
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 45% in Illinois - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
25.0%
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
$17,100
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 73.2%
Two or More 15.6%
Hispanic or Latino 7.1%
African American 3.6%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 73.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.3, Washington-Monroe Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Lincoln Esd 27 reports $17,100 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Washington-Monroe Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Jr High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northwest Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Adams Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Washington-Monroe Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 271
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 183
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 57
- Students per teacher
- 7.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar other schools in Lincoln
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Chester-East Lincoln Elem School
Standard public school
288 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
West Lincoln-Broadwell Elem Sch
Standard public school
217 students 11.4:1 students per teacher
Central Elem School
Standard public school
183 students 11.4:1 students per teacher
Adams Elem School
Standard public school
57 students 7.1:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~224 students)
Frequently asked questions about Washington-Monroe Elem School
How many students attend Washington-Monroe Elem School?
Washington-Monroe Elem School has 224 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lincoln, IL. CCD year-over-year: 204 (2022-23) → 229 (2023-24), up 25.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington-Monroe Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington-Monroe Elem School is 13.2:1, which is 6% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 16% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Washington-Monroe Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Washington-Monroe Elem School is White at 73.2% of enrollment, in Lincoln, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Washington-Monroe Elem School?
Washington-Monroe Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower 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 Washington-Monroe Elem School rank among schools in Lincoln?
By Resource Investment Index, Washington-Monroe Elem School ranks #5 of 5 schools in Lincoln, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Lincoln on the city page.
What other schools are in Lincoln Esd 27?
Besides Washington-Monroe Elem School, Lincoln Esd 27 also operates Lincoln Jr High School (321 students), Northwest Elem School (271 students), and Central Elem School (183 students). See the Lincoln Esd 27 district page for the complete list.