- Enrollment
- 744
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Ingleside, IL
Big Hollow Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Big Hollow Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 170627004081
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Big Hollow Elem School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Ingleside · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 522
- students enrolled
Big Hollow Elem School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Big Hollow Elem School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Ingleside, IL.
School address
District: Big Hollow Sd 38 · Illinois
NCES ID 170627004081 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Big Hollow Elem School held near 523 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 37.0 → 36.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 170627004081 · Ingleside, IL Elementary · MID · TRAD
522 enr · 14.1:1 · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Big Hollow Middle School (744 students)
Big Hollow Elem School held near 523 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 37.0 → 36.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Big Hollow Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Big Hollow Mid
Big Hollow Middle School
744 students
- This school
Big Hollow Elem School
522 students
- Big Hollow Pri
Big Hollow Primary School
387 students
What this shows Big Hollow Elem School reports 522 students on the CCD universe file.
How Big Hollow Elem School compares
Big Hollow Elem School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.1:1 | ▲ 1% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 522 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
522
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 58% in Illinois - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.9%
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
$15,231
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 51.1%
Hispanic or Latino 34.3%
Two or More 6.5%
African American 4.8%
Asian 2.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 51.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.4, Big Hollow Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Big Hollow Sd 38 reports $15,231 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Big Hollow Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Hollow Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Big Hollow Primary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Big Hollow Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 387
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar elementary schools in Ingleside
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~522 students)
Frequently asked questions about Big Hollow Elem School
How many students attend Big Hollow Elem School?
Big Hollow Elem School has 522 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Ingleside, IL. CCD year-over-year: 529 (2022-23) → 523 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Big Hollow Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Big Hollow Elem School is 14.1:1, which is 1% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Big Hollow Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Big Hollow Elem School is White at 51.1% of enrollment, in Ingleside, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Big Hollow Elem School?
Big Hollow Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical 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 Big Hollow Elem School rank among elementary schools in Ingleside?
By Resource Investment Index, Big Hollow Elem School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Ingleside, 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 Ingleside on the city page.
What other schools are in Big Hollow Sd 38?
Besides Big Hollow Elem School, Big Hollow Sd 38 also operates Big Hollow Middle School (744 students) and Big Hollow Primary School (387 students). See the Big Hollow Sd 38 district page for the complete list.