- Enrollment
- 310
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Arthur, IL
Arthur Grade School
Federal NCES profile for Arthur Grade School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 170426000120
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Arthur Grade School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of Illinois schools.
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.2:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 258
- students enrolled
Arthur Grade School has class sizes smaller than 80% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Arthur Cusd 305 · Illinois
NCES ID 170426000120 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-28 students YoY
Arthur Grade School shrank from 288 students in 2022-23 to 260 in 2023-24 (-9.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 23.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-28 students YoY 170426000120 · Arthur, IL Other · SMALL · TRAD
258 enr · 11.2:1 · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Arthur-Lovington-Atwood-Hammond (310 students)
Arthur Grade School shrank from 288 students in 2022-23 to 260 in 2023-24 (-9.7%). Teacher FTE lost 23.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Arthur Grade School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Arthur-Lovingt
Arthur-Lovington-Atwood-Hammond
310 students
- This school
Arthur Grade School
258 students
- Atwood-Hammond
Atwood-Hammond Grade School
209 students
- Lovington Grad
Lovington Grade School
148 students
What this shows Arthur Grade School reports 258 students on the CCD universe file.
How Arthur Grade School compares
Arthur Grade School is a shrinking 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 | 11.2:1 | ▼ 20% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 258 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.2:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
258
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
11.2:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 20% in Illinois - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
18.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$16,333
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 77.1%
Hispanic or Latino 17.8%
Two or More 3.9%
Asian 0.8%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: White at 77.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.2, Arthur Grade School is about as mixed as the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Arthur Cusd 305 reports $16,333 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Arthur Grade School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arthur-Lovington-Atwood-Hammond | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Atwood-Hammond Grade School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lovington Grade School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Arthur Grade School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 209
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 148
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~258 students)
Frequently asked questions about Arthur Grade School
How many students attend Arthur Grade School?
Arthur Grade School has 258 students enrolled. It is a public school in Arthur, IL. CCD year-over-year: 288 (2022-23) → 260 (2023-24), down 28.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Arthur Grade School?
The student-teacher ratio at Arthur Grade School is 11.2:1, which is 20% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 29% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Arthur Grade School?
The largest demographic group at Arthur Grade School is White at 77.1% of enrollment, in Arthur, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Arthur Grade School?
Arthur Grade School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Arthur Cusd 305?
Besides Arthur Grade School, Arthur Cusd 305 also operates Arthur-Lovington-Atwood-Hammond (310 students), Atwood-Hammond Grade School (209 students), and Lovington Grade School (148 students). See the Arthur Cusd 305 district page for the complete list.