Lincoln Elem School

Lincoln Elem School, a medium-sized elementary-level community in Morton, Illinois, part of Morton CUSD 709, teaches 517 students, covering grades pre-K through 6. Compared to the state average of about 381 students per school, that is 36% larger than typical.

Within Morton CUSD 709, which oversees 6 schools and 3,247 students, Lincoln Elem School is one campus in the system.

Demographically, Lincoln Elem School shows that nearly all students (91%) are White. The remainder looks like 3% multiracial, 3% Hispanic, 2% Black. That composition is broadly in line with Tazewell County as a whole.

In terms of school funding signals, Staff filings list 31 full-time-equivalent teachers, which works out to roughly 16.8:1 students per teacher. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 13.9:1, putting Lincoln Elem School higher than the state norm the norm. Roughly 14% of students at Lincoln Elem School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a commonly cited indicator of low-income enrollment. That share is below Tazewell County's rate of about 39%.

On a demographically-adjusted basis, Lincoln Elem School sits in the middle band of the BeatsExpectations distribution. Schools with this campus's student mix typically land near 63.6%; this one delivers 66.4%.

Around the school, the surrounding county (Tazewell County) shows that median household income runs about $77,982, about 28% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 6%. Across Tazewell County's 56 public schools (combined enrollment of about 18,581 students), Lincoln Elem School is one campus in the mix.

The closest other public school is Morton High School, roughly 0.6 miles away. Counting just inside five miles, 5 other public schools cluster around Lincoln Elem School. Ranking that nearby cluster on reported proficiency puts Lincoln Elem School at 4th of 7; the average score across the group is 66.9%.

Geographically, the school is in a bedroom-community area.

Looking at the recent track record. Lincoln Elem School's enrollment has remained close to its prior level since 2018, when it stood at 530 (now 517). Class-load math has narrowed: from 18.5:1 in 2018 to 16.8:1 in 2025.

In the discussion threads here, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around science fair prep, picture-day reminders, and bus-route questions. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.