Enrollment
217
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 174160004169
West Lincoln-Broadwell Elem Sch — Lincoln, IL
Federal NCES profile for West Lincoln-Broadwell Elem Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 56/100.
👥 Class size 57
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 81
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: West Lincoln-Broadwell Esd 92 · Illinois
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.7:1
vs 14.6:1 Illinois avg
-27% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
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What this school's NCES data tells you
West Lincoln-Broadwell Elem Sch reports 217 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 19.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 10.7:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 27% below the Illinois state mean of 14.6:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 33% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 7.8% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding West Lincoln-Broadwell Esd 92 spends $17,292 per pupil district-wide, below the Illinois average of $20,099 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 65.8% from local sources (property taxes), 23.4% from the state, and 10.8% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (C), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How West Lincoln-Broadwell Elem Sch compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Illinois state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.7:1 | ▼ 27% | 14.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 217 | top 21% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
10.7:1
students per teacher
— 27% below state mean
Top 13% in Illinois — lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
7.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 10% — strong attendance relative to the post-pandemic national landscape.
Funding equity
$17,292
per pupil, district-wide
— below Illinois avg of $20,099
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 217 Top 21% in Illinois — larger than 79% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 19.0
Students per teacher 10.7:1 -27% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 174160004169
Student demographics
White 99.1%
African American 0.9%
Largest group: White at 99.1% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 7.8%
In-school suspensions 2
Out-of-school suspensions 2
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for West Lincoln-Broadwell Esd 92, which includes West Lincoln-Broadwell Elem Sch.
$17,292
Per student
-14%
vs Illinois
Avg $20,099
-11%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 65.8%
State 23.4%
Federal 10.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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 14.7:1 students per teacher
Washington-Monroe Elem School
Standard public school
224 students 12:1 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 7.5:1 students per teacher
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about West Lincoln-Broadwell Elem Sch
How many students attend West Lincoln-Broadwell Elem Sch?
West Lincoln-Broadwell Elem Sch has 217 students enrolled. It is a other school in Lincoln, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Lincoln-Broadwell Elem Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at West Lincoln-Broadwell Elem Sch is 10.7:1, which is 27% lower than the Illinois average of 14.6:1 and 33% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Lincoln-Broadwell Elem Sch?
The largest demographic group at West Lincoln-Broadwell Elem Sch is White at 99.1%. The school serves a student body in Lincoln, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Lincoln-Broadwell Elem Sch?
West Lincoln-Broadwell Elem Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (C) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.