- Enrollment
- 152
- Students per teacher
- 7.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-28 students YoY
Bernard Long Elem Sch shrank from 376 students in 2022-23 to 348 in 2023-24 (-7.4%).
Teacher FTE held 30.0 → 30.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-28 students YoY 172397006213 · Madison, IL Other · SMALL · TRAD
337 enr · 11.2:1 · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Madison Senior High School (152 students)
Bernard Long Elem Sch shrank from 376 students in 2022-23 to 348 in 2023-24 (-7.4%). Teacher FTE held 30.0 → 30.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Bernard Long Elem Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Bernard Long Elem Sch
337 students
- Madison Senior
Madison Senior High School
152 students
- Madison Jr Hig 124
Madison Jr High School
124 students
What this shows Bernard Long Elem Sch reports 337 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bernard Long Elem Sch compares
Bernard Long Elem Sch 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 | 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 methodology
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
$22,536
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially 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.
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
District finance for Madison Cusd 12 reports $22,536 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 124
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~337 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 376 (2022-23) → 348 (2023-24), down 28.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.