- Enrollment
- 419
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Beckemeyer Elem School held near 642 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 43.1 → 43.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 171920002201 · Hillsboro, IL Elementary · MID · TRAD
641 enr · 14.9:1 · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Hillsboro High School (419 students)
Beckemeyer Elem School held near 642 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE held 43.1 → 43.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Beckemeyer Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Beckemeyer Elem School
641 students
- Hillsboro High
Hillsboro High School
419 students
- Hillsboro Jr H
Hillsboro Jr High School
319 students
- Coffeen Early 139
Coffeen Early Childhood Center
139 students
What this shows Beckemeyer Elem School reports 641 students on the CCD universe file.
How Beckemeyer Elem School compares
Beckemeyer Elem School 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 | 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 methodology
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
$14,362
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
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.
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
District finance for Hillsboro Cusd 3 reports $14,362 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 319
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 139
- Students per teacher
- 27.8:1
- Resource Index
- 0/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~641 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 656 (2022-23) → 642 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.