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Lincoln Education Service District 27

304 8th St
Lincoln, IL 62656-2658
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

Lincoln Education Service District 27 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,059 students in Lincoln Education Service District 27. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Lincoln Education Service District 27 have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
5 Schools
4,391 Schools
# Students
1,059 Students
1,844,930 Students
# Teachers
88 Teachers
136,596 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Lincoln Education Service District 27, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 864 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
This School District
State Average (IL)
#219 out of 865 school districts
(Top 30%)
31%
27%
44%
30%
50%
50%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.36
0.69
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
5%
28%
% Black
3%
17%
% White
79%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
12%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $19,042 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,430. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,250 is less than the state median of $21,668. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
This School District
This State (IL)
Total Revenue
$20 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$19 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,042
$22,430
Spending / Student
$18,250
$21,668

Best Lincoln Education Service District 27 Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
100 7th St
Lincoln, IL 62656
(217) 732-3386
Gr: PK-5 | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Lincoln Jr High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
208 Broadway St
Lincoln, IL 62656
(217) 732-3535
Gr: 6-8 | 312 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #33.
Washington-monroe Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1002 Pekin St
Lincoln, IL 62656
(217) 732-4764
Gr: PK-5 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #44.
Northwest Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
506 11th St
Lincoln, IL 62656
(217) 732-6819
Gr: PK-5 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: n/an/a
1311 Nicholson Rd
Lincoln, IL 62656
(217) 732-3386
Gr: PK-2 | 52 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 21%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Lincoln Education Service District 27?
Lincoln Education Service District 27 manages 5 public schools serving 1,059 students.
What is the rank of Lincoln Education Service District 27?
Lincoln Education Service District 27 is ranked #229 out of 864 school districts in Illinois (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Illinois school districts for: Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Lincoln Education Service District 27?
79% of Lincoln Education Service District 27 students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lincoln Education Service District 27?
Lincoln Education Service District 27 has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Lincoln Education Service District 27's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,250 is less than the state median of $21,668. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 1,059 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • : Top 30% in IL
  • : 31% (Top 50%)
  • : 44% (Top 20%)
  • : 50% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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