Enrollment
459
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Beecher, IL
Beecher Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Beecher Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 170543000222
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Beecher Elem School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Beecher · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 459
- students enrolled
Beecher Elem School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Beecher Elem School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Beecher, IL.
School address
District: Beecher Cusd 200u · Illinois
NCES ID 170543000222 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.8:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+6% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Beecher Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Beecher Elem School
Beecher Elem School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Beecher, Illinois, enrolling 459 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 459 students, its enrollment sits close to the Illinois median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by White (61%) and Hispanic or Latino (24%) (diversity index 56/100).
12.9% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Beecher Cusd 200u also operates Beecher High School (343 students) and Beecher Junior High School (249 students) alongside Beecher 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 Beecher Elem School compares
Beecher 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 | 14.8:1 | ▲ 6% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 459 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
459
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 67% in Illinois - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$14,322
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
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
14
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.1 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 61.4%
Hispanic or Latino 24.4%
Two or More 6.1%
African American 5.7%
Asian 2.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 61.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.6, Beecher Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Beecher Cusd 200u, which includes Beecher Elem School.
$14,322
Per student
-16%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 61.1%
State 28.9%
Federal 10.0%
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 Beecher Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beecher High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Beecher Junior High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Beecher Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 343
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 249
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar other 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 (~459 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Beecher Elem School
How many students attend Beecher Elem School?
Beecher Elem School has 459 students enrolled. It is a public school in Beecher, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Beecher Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Beecher Elem School is 14.8:1, which is 6% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Beecher Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Beecher Elem School is White at 61.4% of enrollment, in Beecher, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Beecher Elem School?
Beecher Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical 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).
How does Beecher Elem School rank among public schools in Beecher?
By Resource Investment Index, Beecher Elem School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Beecher, 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 Beecher on the city page.
Is Beecher Elem School a good school?
Beecher Elem School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. 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 Beecher Cusd 200u?
Besides Beecher Elem School, Beecher Cusd 200u also operates Beecher High School (343 students) and Beecher Junior High School (249 students). See the Beecher Cusd 200u district page for the complete list.
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