Enrollment
241
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.1:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+8% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Belle Alexander Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Belle Alexander Elem School
Belle Alexander Elem School is a mid-sized elementary school in Kewanee, Illinois, enrolling 241 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 241 puts it in the smaller third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by White (57%) and Hispanic or Latino (21%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 61/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 241 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 35.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Kewanee Cusd 229 spends $12,778 per pupil, 25% below the Illinois average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 24.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Kewanee's elementary schools, it stands alongside Central Elem (353 students): Belle Alexander Elem School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.1:1 vs 13.1:1).
Kewanee Cusd 229 also operates Kewanee High School (582 students) and Central Elem (353 students) alongside Belle Alexander 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 Belle Alexander Elem School compares
Belle Alexander 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,778
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Kewanee Cusd 229, which includes Belle Alexander Elem School.
$12,778
Per student
-25%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 19.6%
State 56.2%
Federal 24.3%
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 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
- 582
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- 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.
Similar elementary 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 (~241 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.1:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Belle Alexander Elem School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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