- Enrollment
- 358
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Zion, IL
Beulah Park Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Beulah Park Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 18/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 174386004350
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Beulah Park Elem School earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #8 of 8
- public schools in Zion · Resource Index
- 18
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.3:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 289
- students enrolled
Beulah Park Elem School has class sizes larger than 94% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Beulah Park Elem School ranks #8 of 8 public schools in Zion, IL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-128 students YoY
Beulah Park Elem School shrank from 392 students in 2022-23 to 264 in 2023-24 (-32.7%).
Teacher FTE added 15.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-128 students YoY 174386004350 · Zion, IL Other · SMALL · TRAD
289 enr · 19.3:1 · RII 18
Nearest enrollment peer: Shiloh Park Middle School (358 students)
Beulah Park Elem School shrank from 392 students in 2022-23 to 264 in 2023-24 (-32.7%). Teacher FTE added 15.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Beulah Park Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Shiloh Park Mi
Shiloh Park Middle School
358 students
- West Elementar
West Elementary School
339 students
- Elmwood Elem S
Elmwood Elem School
336 students
- Zion Central M
Zion Central Middle School
330 students
- This school
Beulah Park Elem School
289 students
- Lakeview Schoo
Lakeview School
249 students
What this shows Beulah Park Elem School reports 289 students on the CCD universe file.
How Beulah Park Elem School compares
Beulah Park Elem 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 | 19.3:1 | ▲ 38% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 289 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.3:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
289
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
19.3:1
students per teacher
- 38% above state mean
Top 94% in Illinois - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
48.4%
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
$22,368
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
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 41.5%
Hispanic or Latino 40.8%
Two or More 10.4%
White 6.9%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 41.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.6, Beulah Park Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Zion Esd 6 reports $22,368 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Beulah Park Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shiloh Park Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Elmwood Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Zion Central Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lakeview School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Beulah Park Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 339
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 336
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 330
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 249
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Similar other schools in Zion
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~289 students)
Frequently asked questions about Beulah Park Elem School
How many students attend Beulah Park Elem School?
Beulah Park Elem School has 289 students enrolled. It is a public school in Zion, IL. CCD year-over-year: 392 (2022-23) → 264 (2023-24), down 128.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Beulah Park Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Beulah Park Elem School is 19.3:1, which is 38% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 23% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Beulah Park Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Beulah Park Elem School is African American at 41.5% of enrollment, in Zion, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Beulah Park Elem School?
Beulah Park Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 18/100 (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 Beulah Park Elem School rank among public schools in Zion?
By Resource Investment Index, Beulah Park Elem School ranks #8 of 8 public schools in Zion, 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 Zion on the city page.
What other schools are in Zion Esd 6?
Besides Beulah Park Elem School, Zion Esd 6 also operates Shiloh Park Middle School (358 students), West Elementary School (339 students), and Elmwood Elem School (336 students). See the Zion Esd 6 district page for the complete list.