- Enrollment
- 582
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Kewanee, IL
Belle Alexander Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Belle Alexander Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 172100002381
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 12
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Belle Alexander Elem School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Kewanee · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.1:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 241
- students enrolled
Belle Alexander Elem School has class sizes larger than 70% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Belle Alexander Elem School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Kewanee, IL.
School address
District: Kewanee Cusd 229 · Illinois
NCES ID 172100002381 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Belle Alexander Elem School held near 242 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 16.4 → 17.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 172100002381 · Kewanee, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
241 enr · 15.1:1 · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Kewanee High School (582 students)
Belle Alexander Elem School held near 242 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 16.4 → 17.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Belle Alexander Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Kewanee High S
Kewanee High School
582 students
- Central Elem
Central Elem
353 students
- Irving Elem Sc
Irving Elem School
242 students
- This school
Belle Alexander Elem School
241 students
- Central Junior
Central Junior High
235 students
- Lyle School 173
Lyle School
173 students
What this shows Belle Alexander Elem School reports 241 students on the CCD universe file.
How Belle Alexander Elem School compares
Belle Alexander 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 | 15.1:1 | ▲ 8% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 241 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
241
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 70% in Illinois - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
35.3%
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
$13,322
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
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 241 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 57.3%
Hispanic or Latino 20.7%
Two or More 11.2%
African American 10.0%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 57.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.6, Belle Alexander Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Kewanee Cusd 229 reports $13,322 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Belle Alexander Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kewanee High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Elem | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Irving Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Junior High | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lyle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Belle Alexander Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 353
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 242
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 235
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 173
- Students per teacher
- 28.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar elementary schools in Kewanee
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~241 students)
Frequently asked questions about Belle Alexander Elem School
How many students attend Belle Alexander Elem School?
Belle Alexander Elem School has 241 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Kewanee, IL. CCD year-over-year: 254 (2022-23) → 242 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Belle Alexander Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Belle Alexander Elem School is 15.1:1, which is 8% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Belle Alexander Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Belle Alexander Elem School is White at 57.3% of enrollment, in Kewanee, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Belle Alexander Elem School?
Belle Alexander Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical 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 Belle Alexander Elem School rank among elementary schools in Kewanee?
By Resource Investment Index, Belle Alexander Elem School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Kewanee, 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 Kewanee on the city page.
What other schools are in Kewanee Cusd 229?
Besides Belle Alexander Elem School, Kewanee Cusd 229 also operates Kewanee High School (582 students), Central Elem (353 students), and Irving Elem School (242 students). See the Kewanee Cusd 229 district page for the complete list.