- Enrollment
- 844
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Alhambra, IL
Alhambra Primary School
Federal NCES profile for Alhambra Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 171899002176
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Alhambra Primary School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Illinois schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.6:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 156
- students enrolled
Alhambra Primary School has class sizes larger than 76% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Highland Cusd 5 · Illinois
NCES ID 171899002176 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Alhambra Primary School grew from 162 students in 2022-23 to 175 in 2023-24 (+8.0%).
Teacher FTE added 10.0 → 10.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+13 students YoY 171899002176 · Alhambra, IL Other · SMALL · TRAD
156 enr · 15.6:1 · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Highland High School (844 students)
Alhambra Primary School grew from 162 students in 2022-23 to 175 in 2023-24 (+8.0%). Teacher FTE added 10.0 → 10.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Alhambra Primary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Highland High
Highland High School
844 students
- Highland Middl
Highland Middle School
616 students
- Highland Prima
Highland Primary School
544 students
- Highland Eleme
Highland Elementary School
504 students
- This school 156
Alhambra Primary School
156 students
- Grantfork Uppe 66
Grantfork Upper Elementary Sch
66 students
What this shows Alhambra Primary School reports 156 students on the CCD universe file.
How Alhambra Primary School compares
Alhambra Primary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.6:1 | ▲ 11% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 156 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
156
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 76% in Illinois - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
9.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,907
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 96.2%
Two or More 1.9%
Hispanic or Latino 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 96.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 7.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 7.4, Alhambra Primary School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Highland Cusd 5 reports $12,907 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Alhambra Primary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highland High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Highland Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Highland Primary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Highland Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Grantfork Upper Elementary Sch | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Alhambra Primary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 616
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 544
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 504
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 66
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~156 students)
Frequently asked questions about Alhambra Primary School
How many students attend Alhambra Primary School?
Alhambra Primary School has 156 students enrolled. It is a public school in Alhambra, IL. CCD year-over-year: 162 (2022-23) → 175 (2023-24), up 13.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alhambra Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Alhambra Primary School is 15.6:1, which is 11% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Alhambra Primary School?
The largest demographic group at Alhambra Primary School is White at 96.2% of enrollment, in Alhambra, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alhambra Primary School?
Alhambra Primary School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Highland Cusd 5?
Besides Alhambra Primary School, Highland Cusd 5 also operates Highland High School (844 students), Highland Middle School (616 students), and Highland Primary School (544 students). See the Highland Cusd 5 district page for the complete list.