Enrollment
337
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Madison, IL
Bernard Long Elem Sch
Federal NCES profile for Bernard Long Elem Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 172397006213
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bernard Long Elem Sch earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 80% of Illinois schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Madison · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 11.2:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 337
- students enrolled
Bernard Long Elem Sch has class sizes smaller than 80% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bernard Long Elem Sch ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Madison, IL.
School address
District: Madison Cusd 12 · Illinois
NCES ID 172397006213 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.2:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-20% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bernard Long Elem Sch compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bernard Long Elem Sch
Bernard Long Elem Sch is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Madison, Illinois, enrolling 337 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 337 students, its enrollment sits close to the Illinois median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is predominantly African American (92% of enrollment) (diversity index 16/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 49.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 21.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Madison Cusd 12 also operates Madison Senior High School (152 students) and Madison Jr High School (124 students) alongside Bernard Long Elem Sch.
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 Bernard Long Elem Sch compares
Bernard Long Elem Sch on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.2:1 | ▼ 20% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 337 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.2:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
337
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
11.2:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 20% in Illinois - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
49.9%
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
$19,133
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
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
24
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.0 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
African American 91.7%
Hispanic or Latino 4.7%
White 3.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 91.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.6, Bernard Long Elem Sch is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Madison Cusd 12, which includes Bernard Long Elem Sch.
$19,133
Per student
+12%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.8%
State 52.1%
Federal 21.1%
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 Bernard Long Elem Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madison Senior High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Madison Jr High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bernard Long Elem Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 152
- Students per teacher
- 7.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 124
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~337 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Bernard Long Elem Sch
How many students attend Bernard Long Elem Sch?
Bernard Long Elem Sch has 337 students enrolled. It is a public school in Madison, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bernard Long Elem Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Bernard Long Elem Sch is 11.2:1, which is 20% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 29% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bernard Long Elem Sch?
The largest demographic group at Bernard Long Elem Sch is African American at 91.7% of enrollment, in Madison, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bernard Long Elem Sch?
Bernard Long Elem Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower 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 Bernard Long Elem Sch rank among public schools in Madison?
By Resource Investment Index, Bernard Long Elem Sch ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Madison, 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 Madison on the city page.
Is Bernard Long Elem Sch a good school?
Bernard Long Elem Sch earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 80% of 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 Madison Cusd 12?
Besides Bernard Long Elem Sch, Madison Cusd 12 also operates Madison Senior High School (152 students) and Madison Jr High School (124 students). See the Madison Cusd 12 district page for the complete list.
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