At a glance
Reported students
359
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
45
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
05–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Illinois middle enrollment
44th percentile
Compared with 703 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
360.5
East St Louis-Lincoln Middle School: 359 reported students.
State peer staffing position
3rd percentile
8:1 reported; state peer median 12.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 469
- Teachers (FTE)
- 55
- Student–teacher ratio
- 8.5:1
What the reported data says about East St Louis-Lincoln Middle School
East St Louis-Lincoln Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 05–08 in East Saint Louis. It is one of 12 current school records connected to East St Louis SD 189. NCES reports 359 students for 2024–25.
Among 703 middle schools in Illinois with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 413 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 44th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 8:1, below the Illinois median of 12.7:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (98.6%) and White (0.8%). Students served under IDEA represent 14.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking East St Louis-Lincoln Middle School
- 1How do the reported 8:1 student–teacher ratio and 45 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 5 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 14.9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 98.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 5
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White0.8%
- Hispanic0%
- Black98.6%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0.6%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in East St Louis SD 189
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Mason/Clark Middle Sch
Middle · Grades 05–08
540 reported students
Annette Officer Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–04
362 reported students
James Avant Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
342 reported students
Vivian Adams Early Child Ctr
Other · Grades PK–PK
377 reported students
Dunbar Elem School
Elementary · Grades KG–04
327 reported students
Katie Harper-Wright Elem
Elementary · Grades PK–04
418 reported students
Public schools near East St Louis-Lincoln Middle School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lift for Life Academy Middle · Charter · Lift for Life Academy | 05–08 | 260 | 2.5 mi |
| Lovejoy Middle School Middle · Brooklyn UD 188 | 06–08 | 24 | 2.9 mi |
| KIPP Inspire Academy Middle · Charter · KIPP St Louis Public Schools | 05–08 | 409 | 3.2 mi |
| Gateway Middle Middle · St. Louis City | 06–08 | 382 | 3.3 mi |
| Carr Lane Vpa Middle Middle · St. Louis City | 06–08 | 396 | 3.3 mi |
| Mason/Clark Middle Sch Middle · East St Louis SD 189 | 05–08 | 540 | 3.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about East St Louis-Lincoln Middle School
What grades does East St Louis-Lincoln Middle School serve?
East St Louis-Lincoln Middle School reports grades 05–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in East St Louis SD 189.
How many students attend East St Louis-Lincoln Middle School?
East St Louis-Lincoln Middle School reported 359 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 44th percentile among 703 Illinois middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 469 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at East St Louis-Lincoln Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 8:1, based on 359 students and 45 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Illinois median for the same school level is 12.7:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is East St Louis-Lincoln Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
East St Louis-Lincoln Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on East St Louis SD 189 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of East St Louis-Lincoln Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
98.9% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is East St Louis-Lincoln Middle School in?
East St Louis-Lincoln Middle School is part of East St Louis SD 189, based in East Saint Louis, IL, which operates 12 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near East St Louis-Lincoln Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Lift for Life Academy (2.5 mi), Lovejoy Middle School (2.9 mi), KIPP Inspire Academy (3.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.