- Enrollment
- 343
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Ashkum, IL
Ashkum Early Literacy Center
Federal NCES profile for Ashkum Early Literacy Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 16/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 171041001255
👥 S:T ratio 2
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ashkum Early Literacy Center earns 16/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Illinois schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Illinois.
- 16
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.5:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 49
- students enrolled
Ashkum Early Literacy Center has class sizes larger than 98% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Central Cusd 4 · Illinois
NCES ID 171041001255 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Ashkum Early Literacy Center held near 53 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 2.0 → 2.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 171041001255 · Ashkum, IL Other · SMALL · TRAD
49 enr · 24.5:1 · RII 16
Nearest enrollment peer: Chebanse Elem School (343 students)
Ashkum Early Literacy Center held near 53 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE held 2.0 → 2.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Ashkum Early Literacy Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Chebanse Elem
Chebanse Elem School
343 students
- Central High S
Central High School
298 students
- John L Nash Mi
John L Nash Middle School
278 students
- This school 49
Ashkum Early Literacy Center
49 students
What this shows Ashkum Early Literacy Center reports 49 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ashkum Early Literacy Center compares
Ashkum Early Literacy Center held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24.5:1 | ▲ 75% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 49 | top 99% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.5:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
49
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
24.5:1
students per teacher
- 75% above state mean
Top 98% in Illinois - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$14,941
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
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 71.4%
Hispanic or Latino 14.3%
Two or More 10.2%
African American 4.1%
Largest group: White at 71.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.8, Ashkum Early Literacy Center is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Central Cusd 4 reports $14,941 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ashkum Early Literacy Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chebanse Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| John L Nash Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ashkum Early Literacy Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 298
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 278
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~49 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ashkum Early Literacy Center
How many students attend Ashkum Early Literacy Center?
Ashkum Early Literacy Center has 49 students enrolled. It is a public school in Ashkum, IL. CCD year-over-year: 54 (2022-23) → 53 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ashkum Early Literacy Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Ashkum Early Literacy Center is 24.5:1, which is 75% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 56% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ashkum Early Literacy Center?
The largest demographic group at Ashkum Early Literacy Center is White at 71.4% of enrollment, in Ashkum, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ashkum Early Literacy Center?
Ashkum Early Literacy Center has a Resource Investment Index of 16/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
What other schools are in Central Cusd 4?
Besides Ashkum Early Literacy Center, Central Cusd 4 also operates Chebanse Elem School (343 students), Central High School (298 students), and John L Nash Middle School (278 students). See the Central Cusd 4 district page for the complete list.