At a glance
Reported students
348
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
30
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Illinois elementary enrollment
46th percentile
Compared with 2,323 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
520
Lincoln Prairie School: 348 reported students.
State peer staffing position
27th percentile
11.6:1 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
- 382
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.3:1
What the reported data says about Lincoln Prairie School
Lincoln Prairie School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–08 in Hoffman Estates. It is one of 28 current school records connected to Schaumburg CCSD 54. NCES reports 348 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,323 elementary schools in Illinois with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 365 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 46th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.6:1, 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 White (44.8%) and Asian (25.9%). English learners represent 6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Lincoln Prairie School
- 1How do the reported 11.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 30 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 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 6%
- Students with disabilities
- 6%
- Lunch program
- No
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.6
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White44.8%
- Hispanic13.8%
- Black5.7%
- Asian25.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial9.8%
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
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 Schaumburg CCSD 54
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Anne Fox Elem School
Elementary · Grades KG–06
324 reported students
MacArthur International Spanish Academy
Elementary · Grades KG–06
435 reported students
Thomas Dooley Elem School
Elementary · Grades KG–06
437 reported students
Elizabeth Blackwell Elem School
Elementary · Grades KG–06
451 reported students
Enders-Salk Elem School
Elementary · Grades KG–06
469 reported students
Fairview Elem School
Elementary · Grades KG–06
469 reported students
Public schools near Lincoln Prairie 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winston Churchill Elem School Elementary · Schaumburg CCSD 54 | KG–06 | 572 | 0.7 mi |
| MacArthur International Spanish Academy Elementary · Schaumburg CCSD 54 | KG–06 | 435 | 0.9 mi |
| Lakeview Elem School Elementary · Schaumburg CCSD 54 | KG–06 | 504 | 1.6 mi |
| Neil Armstrong Elem School Elementary · Schaumburg CCSD 54 | KG–06 | 498 | 1.6 mi |
| Fairview Elem School Elementary · Schaumburg CCSD 54 | KG–06 | 469 | 1.8 mi |
| John Muir Literacy Academy Elementary · Schaumburg CCSD 54 | KG–06 | 498 | 1.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Lincoln Prairie School
What grades does Lincoln Prairie School serve?
Lincoln Prairie School reports grades KG–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Schaumburg CCSD 54.
How many students attend Lincoln Prairie School?
Lincoln Prairie School reported 348 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 46th percentile among 2,323 Illinois elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 382 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Lincoln Prairie School?
The calculated ratio is 11.6:1, based on 348 students and 30 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 Prairie School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Lincoln Prairie School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Schaumburg CCSD 54 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Lincoln Prairie School in?
Lincoln Prairie School is part of Schaumburg CCSD 54, based in Schaumburg, IL, which operates 28 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Lincoln Prairie School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Winston Churchill Elem School (0.7 mi), MacArthur International Spanish Academy (0.9 mi), Lakeview Elem School (1.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.