Enrollment
641
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hillsboro, IL
Beckemeyer Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Beckemeyer Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 171920002201
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Beckemeyer Elem School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Hillsboro · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.9:1
- students per teacher
- 641
- students enrolled
Beckemeyer Elem School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Beckemeyer Elem School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Hillsboro, IL.
School address
District: Hillsboro Cusd 3 · Illinois
NCES ID 171920002201 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
43.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.9:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+6% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Beckemeyer Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Beckemeyer Elem School
Beckemeyer Elem School is a mid-sized elementary school in Hillsboro, Illinois, enrolling 641 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 641 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (93% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 13/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 641 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.7% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Hillsboro Cusd 3 spends $12,956 per pupil, 24% below the Illinois average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Hillsboro Cusd 3 also operates Hillsboro High School (419 students) and Hillsboro Jr High School (319 students) alongside Beckemeyer 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 Beckemeyer Elem School compares
Beckemeyer 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 | 14.9:1 | ▲ 6% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 641 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
641
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 68% in Illinois - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,956
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 641 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.4 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 93.1%
Two or More 3.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.8%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 93.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.1, Beckemeyer Elem School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hillsboro Cusd 3, which includes Beckemeyer Elem School.
$12,956
Per student
-24%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 51.0%
State 39.0%
Federal 10.1%
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 Beckemeyer Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hillsboro High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hillsboro Jr High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Coffeen Early Childhood Center | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Beckemeyer Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 419
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 319
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 139
- Students per teacher
- 27.8:1
- Resource Index
- 0/100
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 (~641 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.9:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Beckemeyer Elem School
How many students attend Beckemeyer Elem School?
Beckemeyer Elem School has 641 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hillsboro, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Beckemeyer Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Beckemeyer Elem School is 14.9:1, which is 6% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Beckemeyer Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Beckemeyer Elem School is White at 93.1% of enrollment, in Hillsboro, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Beckemeyer Elem School?
Beckemeyer Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Beckemeyer Elem School rank among public schools in Hillsboro?
By Resource Investment Index, Beckemeyer Elem School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Hillsboro, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Hillsboro on the city page.
Is Beckemeyer Elem School a good school?
Beckemeyer Elem School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Hillsboro Cusd 3?
Besides Beckemeyer Elem School, Hillsboro Cusd 3 also operates Hillsboro High School (419 students), Hillsboro Jr High School (319 students), and Coffeen Early Childhood Center (139 students). See the Hillsboro Cusd 3 district page for the complete list.
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