Enrollment
183
Elementary
DISTRICT 289 · STATE 381
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·CLINTON CUSD 15·NCES 171044001264
Lincoln Elementary School
407 S Jackson St, Clinton, IL 61727 · (217) 935-6383 · De Witt County
GRADES PK–01ELEMENTARY32-TOWNTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL183 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
12.8:1
14 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 12.3:1 · STATE 13.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
48%
87 students
DISTRICT 52% · STATE 56%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 52 | 28% |
| Kindergarten | 69 | 38% |
| Grade 1 | 62 | 34% |
Student demographics
27%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 29% · STATE 69% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Based on grade levels within Clinton CUSD 15. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Lincoln Elementary School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Elementary School this school | 183 | 47.5% | N/A |
| Bureau Valley North Walnut | 183 | 49.7% | 49.2% |
| Chadwick-Milledgeville Elementary School Milledgeville | 192 | 45.8% | 59.9% |
| Central Elementary School Lincoln | 183 | 46.4% | 62.4% |
| United Elementary School - North Alexis | 186 | 44.6% | 44.2% |
| Raccoon Cons Elementary School Centralia | 204 | 48.0% | 52.0% |
Matched among Illinois elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Lincoln Elementary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 183 | #2,102 of 2,419 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 47.5% | #1,367 of 2,132 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -8.5% | #1,001 of 1,461 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
183
+29 (+19%) vs 2020
-28% since 1990-91, when it was 253
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 183 | 14.4 | 12.8:1 | 48% (87) |
| 2023-24 | 177 | 12.9 | 13.8:1 | 45% (80) |
| 2022-23 | 186 | 13.5 | 13.8:1 | 48% (89) |
| 2020-21 | 154 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 200 | 13 | 15.4:1 | 44% (87) |
| 2015-16 | 220 | 11 | 20.0:1 | 50% (110) |
| 2010-11 | 183 | 12 | 15.3:1 | 28% (52) |
| 2000-01 | 301 | 18 | 16.7:1 | N/A |
| 1990-91 | 253 | 16 | 15.8:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Lincoln Elementary School.
Since 2017-18: students down 8% (200 to 183); teachers up 10% (13 to 14.4).
About Lincoln Elementary School
Lincoln Elementary School is a small elementary school that serves part of Clinton, Illinois. In all, 183 students attend the school in pre-K through 1. That puts enrollment 52% below the 381-student average for elementary schools in Illinois.
A total of 5 schools make up Clinton CUSD 15, with 1,765 students enrolled.
The share of White students at Lincoln Elementary School is 85%. The remaining shares are 8% Hispanic and 7% multiracial. De Witt County as a whole is about 93% White, so the school's share is lower. On the diversity index, which measures the chance that two random students are from different groups, Lincoln Elementary School scores 27%.
On staff are 14.4 full-time-equivalent teachers; the student-to-teacher ratio is 12.8:1. Elementary schools in Illinois average 13.9:1, 1.2 more students per teacher than here. Lincoln Elementary School has a free or reduced-price lunch rate of 48%.
American Community Survey estimates for De Witt County show that median household income comes to about $71,678, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 23% of adults, and the poverty rate is about 5%. The county's public schools total 7, with about 2,185 students.
Clinton Elementary School is about 0.6 miles away, making it the nearest public school. Within five miles of Lincoln Elementary School, there are 4 other public schools.
Locale: Town: Distant. In NCES terms, the school is in a town some distance from an urbanized area.
The school grew from 154 students in 2020-21 to 183 in 2024-25.
Use the discussion section to ask about special education services, counseling, and support programs at Lincoln Elementary School. You can also rate the school on this page.
De Witt County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
15,373
Census ACS
Median income
$71,678
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
23%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
5%
Below federal line
Schools in county
7
2,185 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Clinton CUSD 15
- Clinton High SchoolHigh · 514 students
- Clinton Elementary SchoolElementary · 506 students
- Clinton Jr High SchoolMiddle · 385 students
- Douglas Elementary SchoolElementary · 177 students
Other schools in Clinton
- Clinton High SchoolHigh · 514 students
- Clinton Elementary SchoolElementary · 506 students
- Clinton Jr High SchoolMiddle · 385 students
- Douglas Elementary SchoolElementary · 177 students
Other Lincoln Elementary schools
213 other US public schools in 37 states are named Lincoln Elementary. Lincoln Elementary School is the 197th largest of the 214.
- Lincoln Elementary SchoolChicago, IL · 868 students
- Lincoln Elementary SchoolPalatine, IL · 772 students
- Lincoln Elementary SchoolCalumet City, IL · 717 students
- Lincoln Elementary SchoolBelvidere, IL · 573 students
- Lincoln ElementaryPlainfield, IL · 536 students
Nearby schools
- Clinton Elementary School0.6 mi · 506
- Douglas Elementary School0.7 mi · 177
- Clinton High School0.8 mi · 514
- Clinton Jr High School0.9 mi · 385
- Maroa-Forsyth Middle School7.9 mi · 271
- Maroa-Forsyth Senior High School7.9 mi · 348
Frequently asked questions
About Lincoln Elementary SchoolWhat is the total enrollment at Lincoln Elementary School?
Lincoln Elementary School enrolls approximately 183 students in grades PK-01.
What grades does Lincoln Elementary School serve?
Lincoln Elementary School serves grades PK-01.
How many students per teacher at Lincoln Elementary School?
Approximately 12.8:1 students per teacher at Lincoln Elementary School.
What is the student diversity at Lincoln Elementary School?
Student demographics at Lincoln Elementary School are roughly 85% White, 8% Hispanic, 7% Two or more.
Who oversees Lincoln Elementary School?
Lincoln Elementary School is overseen by Clinton CUSD 15 in De Witt County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.