At a glance
Reported students
431
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
38.2
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Illinois elementary enrollment
64th percentile
Compared with 2,323 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
411
Lincoln Elem School: 431 reported students.
State peer staffing position
23rd percentile
11.3:1 reported; state peer median 13.1:1. 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
- 393
- Teachers (FTE)
- 44
- Student–teacher ratio
- 8.9:1
What the reported data says about Lincoln Elem School
Lincoln Elem School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Maywood. It is one of 9 current school records connected to Maywood-Melrose Park-Broadview 89. NCES reports 431 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,323 elementary schools in Illinois with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 365 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 64th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.3:1, below the Illinois median of 13.1:1 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 Hispanic or Latino (87.7%) and Black (9.5%). English learners represent 56.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 11.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Lincoln Elem School
- 1How do the reported 11.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 38.2 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 4 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 56.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 11.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 55.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 4
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 3
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White1.4%
- Hispanic87.7%
- Black9.5%
- Asian0.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1.2%
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 Maywood-Melrose Park-Broadview 89
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Garfield Elem School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
411 reported students
Jane Addams Elem School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
385 reported students
Emerson Elem School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
364 reported students
Washington Dual Language Academy
Elementary · Grades PK–08
346 reported students
Roosevelt Elem School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
345 reported students
Melrose Park Elem School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
602 reported students
Public schools near Lincoln Elem 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jane Addams Elem School Elementary · Maywood-Melrose Park-Broadview 89 | PK–05 | 385 | 0.5 mi |
| Melrose Park Elem School Elementary · Maywood-Melrose Park-Broadview 89 | PK–05 | 602 | 0.6 mi |
| Washington Dual Language Academy Elementary · Maywood-Melrose Park-Broadview 89 | PK–08 | 346 | 0.8 mi |
| Emerson Elem School Elementary · Maywood-Melrose Park-Broadview 89 | PK–05 | 364 | 0.8 mi |
| Thurgood Marshall Elem School Elementary · Bellwood SD 88 | KG–05 | 229 | 1.2 mi |
| Lincoln Elem School Elementary · River Forest SD 90 | PK–04 | 381 | 1.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Lincoln Elem School
What grades does Lincoln Elem School serve?
Lincoln Elem School reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Maywood-Melrose Park-Broadview 89.
How many students attend Lincoln Elem School?
Lincoln Elem School reported 431 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 64th percentile among 2,323 Illinois elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 393 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Lincoln Elem School?
The calculated ratio is 11.3:1, based on 431 students and 38.2 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Illinois median for the same school level is 13.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Lincoln Elem School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Lincoln Elem School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Maywood-Melrose Park-Broadview 89 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Lincoln Elem School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
55.7% 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 Lincoln Elem School in?
Lincoln Elem School is part of Maywood-Melrose Park-Broadview 89, based in Melrose Park, IL, which operates 9 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Lincoln Elem School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Jane Addams Elem School (0.5 mi), Melrose Park Elem School (0.6 mi), Washington Dual Language Academy (0.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.