Enrollment
289
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 174386004350
Beulah Park Elem School — Zion, IL
Federal NCES profile for Beulah Park Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 10/100.
👥 Class size 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Zion Esd 6 · Illinois
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
26.1:1
vs 14.6:1 Illinois avg
+79% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Beulah Park Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Beulah Park Elem School reports 289 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 15.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 26.1:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 79% above the Illinois state mean of 14.6:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 64% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 48.4% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Zion Esd 6 spends $23,675 per pupil district-wide, above the Illinois average of $20,099 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 32.5% from local sources (property taxes), 57.4% from the state, and 10.1% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 10/100 (F), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Beulah Park Elem School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Illinois state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 26.1:1 | ▲ 79% | 14.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 289 | top 34% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
26.1:1
students per teacher
— 79% above state mean
Top 99% in Illinois — lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Engagement
48.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$23,675
per pupil, district-wide
— above Illinois avg of $20,099
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
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.
Overview
Enrollment 289 Top 34% in Illinois — larger than 66% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 15.0
Students per teacher 26.1:1 +79% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 174386004350
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.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 48.4%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 4
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Zion Esd 6, which includes Beulah Park Elem School.
$23,675
Per student
+18%
vs Illinois
Avg $20,099
+21%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 32.5%
State 57.4%
Federal 10.1%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 358
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Enrollment
- 339
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Enrollment
- 336
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Enrollment
- 330
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Enrollment
- 249
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
Similar other schools in Zion
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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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 other school in Zion, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Beulah Park Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Beulah Park Elem School is 26.1:1, which is 79% higher than the Illinois average of 14.6:1 and 64% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
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%. The school serves a diverse student body in Zion, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Beulah Park Elem School?
Beulah Park Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 10/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.