- Enrollment
- 1,930
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Saint Charles, IL
Bell-Graham Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Bell-Graham Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 173717004065
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bell-Graham Elementary School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #2 of 5
- elementary schools in Saint Charles · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 520
- students enrolled
Bell-Graham Elementary School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bell-Graham Elementary School ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Saint Charles, IL.
School address
District: St Charles Cusd 303 · Illinois
NCES ID 173717004065 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
Bell-Graham Elementary School shrank from 512 students in 2022-23 to 485 in 2023-24 (-5.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 37.6 → 36.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-27 students YoY 173717004065 · Saint Charles, IL Elementary · MID · TRAD
520 enr · 14.1:1 · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: St Charles East High School (1,930 students)
Bell-Graham Elementary School shrank from 512 students in 2022-23 to 485 in 2023-24 (-5.3%). Teacher FTE lost 37.6 → 36.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Bell-Graham Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- St Charles Eas
St Charles East High School
1,930 students
- St Charles Nor
St Charles North High School
1,903 students
- Thompson Middl
Thompson Middle School
1,364 students
- Wredling Middl
Wredling Middle School
1,289 students
- Wild Rose Elem 535
Wild Rose Elem School
535 students
- This school 520
Bell-Graham Elementary School
520 students
What this shows Bell-Graham Elementary School reports 520 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bell-Graham Elementary School compares
Bell-Graham Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.1:1 | ▲ 1% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 520 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
520
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 58% in Illinois - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$21,044
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
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 78.1%
Hispanic or Latino 8.8%
Asian 7.7%
Two or More 4.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
African American 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 78.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.5, Bell-Graham Elementary School is about as mixed as the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for St Charles Cusd 303 reports $21,044 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bell-Graham Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Charles East High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| St Charles North High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Thompson Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wredling Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wild Rose Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bell-Graham Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,903
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,364
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 1,289
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 535
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Similar elementary schools in Saint Charles
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Wild Rose Elem School
Standard public school
535 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Davis Primary School
Standard public school
509 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Anderson Elem School
Standard public school
460 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
Richmond Intermediate Sch
Standard public school
385 students 11:1 students per teacher
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 (~520 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bell-Graham Elementary School
How many students attend Bell-Graham Elementary School?
Bell-Graham Elementary School has 520 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Saint Charles, IL. CCD year-over-year: 512 (2022-23) → 485 (2023-24), down 27.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bell-Graham Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bell-Graham Elementary School is 14.1:1, which is 1% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bell-Graham Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Bell-Graham Elementary School is White at 78.1% of enrollment, in Saint Charles, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bell-Graham Elementary School?
Bell-Graham Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher 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 Bell-Graham Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Saint Charles?
By Resource Investment Index, Bell-Graham Elementary School ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Saint Charles, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Saint Charles on the city page.
What other schools are in St Charles Cusd 303?
Besides Bell-Graham Elementary School, St Charles Cusd 303 also operates St Charles East High School (1,930 students), St Charles North High School (1,903 students), and Thompson Middle School (1,364 students). See the St Charles Cusd 303 district page for the complete list.