- Enrollment
- 744
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Ingleside, IL
Big Hollow Primary School
Federal NCES profile for Big Hollow Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 170627000306
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 24
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Big Hollow Primary School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Ingleside · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.5:1
- students per teacher
- 387
- students enrolled
Big Hollow Primary School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Big Hollow Primary School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Ingleside, IL.
School address
District: Big Hollow Sd 38 · Illinois
NCES ID 170627000306 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Big Hollow Primary School held near 410 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 31.0 → 32.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 170627000306 · Ingleside, IL Other · SMALL · TRAD
387 enr · 12.5:1 · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Big Hollow Middle School (744 students)
Big Hollow Primary School held near 410 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 31.0 → 32.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Big Hollow Primary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Big Hollow Mid
Big Hollow Middle School
744 students
- Big Hollow Ele
Big Hollow Elem School
522 students
- This school
Big Hollow Primary School
387 students
What this shows Big Hollow Primary School reports 387 students on the CCD universe file.
How Big Hollow Primary School compares
Big Hollow Primary 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 | 12.5:1 | ▼ 11% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 387 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
387
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 35% in Illinois - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
30.5%
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 + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 47.0%
Hispanic or Latino 33.3%
Asian 7.0%
Two or More 6.2%
African American 5.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 47.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.6, Big Hollow Primary 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 Primary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Hollow Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Big Hollow Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Big Hollow Primary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 522
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar other schools in Ingleside
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 (~387 students)
Frequently asked questions about Big Hollow Primary School
How many students attend Big Hollow Primary School?
Big Hollow Primary School has 387 students enrolled. It is a public school in Ingleside, IL. CCD year-over-year: 412 (2022-23) → 410 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Big Hollow Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Big Hollow Primary School is 12.5:1, which is 11% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 20% 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 Big Hollow Primary School?
The largest demographic group at Big Hollow Primary School is White at 47.0% of enrollment, in Ingleside, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Big Hollow Primary School?
Big Hollow Primary School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Primary School rank among public schools in Ingleside?
By Resource Investment Index, Big Hollow Primary School ranks #3 of 5 public 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 public schools in Ingleside on the city page.
What other schools are in Big Hollow Sd 38?
Besides Big Hollow Primary School, Big Hollow Sd 38 also operates Big Hollow Middle School (744 students) and Big Hollow Elem School (522 students). See the Big Hollow Sd 38 district page for the complete list.