- Enrollment
- 343
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Beecher Elem School held near 453 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 31.5 → 30.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 170543000222 · Beecher, IL Other · SMALL · TRAD
459 enr · 14.8:1 · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Beecher High School (343 students)
Beecher Elem School held near 453 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 31.5 → 30.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Beecher Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Beecher Elem School
459 students
- Beecher High S
Beecher High School
343 students
- Beecher Junior
Beecher Junior High School
249 students
What this shows Beecher Elem School reports 459 students on the CCD universe file.
How Beecher Elem School compares
Beecher 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 | 14.8:1 | ▲ 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 methodology
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
$15,067
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
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.
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
District finance for Beecher Cusd 200u reports $15,067 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 249
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~459 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 447 (2022-23) → 453 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.