Enrollment
451
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 170855006869
Big Timber Elementary School — Hampshire, IL
Federal NCES profile for Big Timber Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 48/100.
👥 Class size 48
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 →
The verdict
Big Timber Elementary School earns a D Resource Investment Index (48/100), with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- D
- Resource Index · 48/100
- 12.9:1
- students per teacher
- 451
- students enrolled
School address
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)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.9:1
vs 14.6:1 Illinois avg
-12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Big Timber Elementary School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Big Timber Elementary School reports 451 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 30.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 12% below the Illinois state mean of 14.6:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.7:1, it is 18% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
On the finance side, the surrounding Cusd 300 spends $16,386 per pupil district-wide, below the Illinois average of $17,042 and below the national average of $16,593. Revenue comes 56.0% from local sources (property taxes), 36.4% from the state, and 7.6% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (D), calculated from 1 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 Big Timber Elementary 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 | 12.9:1 | ▼ 12% | 14.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 451 | top 63% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
Class size vs. every US school
Students per teacher (lower means more individual attention)
13 Among the smallest classes smaller classes than 70% of 92,598 US schools
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more US schools. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Department of Education — NCES Common Core of Data · 2024-25
School size vs. every US school
Total enrollment — where this school sits by size (neither large nor small is 'better')
451 larger than 55% of 95,891 US schools
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Source U.S. Department of Education — NCES Common Core of Data · 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
12.9:1
students per teacher
— 12% below state mean
Top 40% in Illinois — lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Funding equity
$16,386
per pupil, district-wide
— below Illinois avg of $17,042
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Overview
Enrollment 451 Top 63% in Illinois — larger than 37% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 30.0
Students per teacher 12.9:1 -12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 170855006869
Student demographics
White 51.9%
Hispanic or Latino 32.8%
Asian 6.2%
Two or More 6.2%
African American 2.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 51.9% of enrollment.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cusd 300, which includes Big Timber Elementary School.
$16,386
Per student
-4%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-1%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 56.0%
State 36.4%
Federal 7.6%
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
- 2,573
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Enrollment
- 2,056
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Enrollment
- 2,046
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Enrollment
- 1,287
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Enrollment
- 1,144
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
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Frequently asked questions about Big Timber Elementary School
How many students attend Big Timber Elementary School?
Big Timber Elementary School has 451 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Hampshire, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Big Timber Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Big Timber Elementary School is 12.9:1, which is 12% lower than the Illinois average of 14.6:1 and 18% 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 Timber Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Big Timber Elementary School is White at 51.9%. The school serves a diverse student body in Hampshire, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Big Timber Elementary School?
Big Timber Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (D) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
Is Big Timber Elementary School a good school?
Big Timber Elementary School earns a D Resource Investment Index (48/100), with class sizes near the Illinois median. The Resource Investment Index reflects staffing, counselor access, gifted programs, and attendance reported to NCES, not test scores or academic outcomes, so treat it as a resource snapshot rather than an overall rating. Limited indicators were available for this school, so the picture is partial.