Enrollment
272
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Andalusia, IL
Andalusia Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Andalusia Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 173444003545
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 92
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Andalusia Elem School earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Illinois schools.
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 20.9:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 272
- students enrolled
Andalusia Elem School has class sizes larger than 97% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Rockridge Cusd 300 · Illinois
NCES ID 173444003545 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.9:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+49% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Andalusia Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Andalusia Elem School
Andalusia Elem School is a mid-sized elementary school in Andalusia, Illinois, enrolling 272 students.
Class loads run heavy: 20.9:1 is larger than about 97% of Illinois schools and 49% above the 14:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Enrollment of 272 puts it in the smaller third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 93% of the 3,845 Illinois schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Its student body is predominantly White (92% of enrollment) (diversity index 15/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 3.3% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Rockridge Cusd 300 spends $12,552 per pupil, 26% below the Illinois average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Rockridge Cusd 300 also operates Rockridge High School (330 students) and Rockridge Jr High School (234 students) alongside Andalusia Elem School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Andalusia Elem School compares
Andalusia Elem School on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.9:1 | ▲ 49% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 272 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.9:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
272
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
20.9:1
students per teacher
- 49% above state mean
Top 97% in Illinois - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
3.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$12,552
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 92.3%
Two or More 4.8%
Hispanic or Latino 2.9%
Largest group: White at 92.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.5, Andalusia Elem School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Rockridge Cusd 300, which includes Andalusia Elem School.
$12,552
Per student
-26%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 66.5%
State 25.4%
Federal 8.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Andalusia Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rockridge High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rockridge Jr High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Taylor Ridge Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Illinois City Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Andalusia Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 330
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 234
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 138
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 108
- Students per teacher
- 27:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Illinois, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~272 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.9:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Andalusia Elem School
How many students attend Andalusia Elem School?
Andalusia Elem School has 272 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Andalusia, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Andalusia Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Andalusia Elem School is 20.9:1, which is 49% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 33% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Andalusia Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Andalusia Elem School is White at 92.3% of enrollment, in Andalusia, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Andalusia Elem School?
Andalusia Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
Is Andalusia Elem School a good school?
Andalusia Elem School earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Illinois schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Rockridge Cusd 300?
Besides Andalusia Elem School, Rockridge Cusd 300 also operates Rockridge High School (330 students), Rockridge Jr High School (234 students), and Taylor Ridge Elem School (138 students). See the Rockridge Cusd 300 district page for the complete list.
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