- Enrollment
- 2,573
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hampshire, IL
Big Timber Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Big Timber Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 170855006869
👥 S:T ratio 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Big Timber Elementary School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Hampshire · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 451
- students enrolled
Big Timber Elementary School has class sizes larger than 70% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Big Timber Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Hampshire, IL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+51 students YoY
Big Timber Elementary School grew from 386 students in 2022-23 to 437 in 2023-24 (+13.2%).
Teacher FTE added 30.3 → 34.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+51 students YoY 170855006869 · Hampshire, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
451 enr · 15:1 · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Dundee-Crown High School (2,573 students)
Big Timber Elementary School grew from 386 students in 2022-23 to 437 in 2023-24 (+13.2%). Teacher FTE added 30.3 → 34.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Big Timber Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dundee-Crown H
Dundee-Crown High School
2,573 students
- Harry D Jacobs
Harry D Jacobs High School
2,056 students
- Hampshire High
Hampshire High School
2,046 students
- Westfield Comm
Westfield Community School
1,287 students
- Dundee Middle
Dundee Middle School
1,144 students
- This school 451
Big Timber Elementary School
451 students
What this shows Big Timber Elementary School reports 451 students on the CCD universe file.
How Big Timber Elementary School compares
Big Timber Elementary School is a growing 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 | 15:1 | ▲ 7% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 451 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
451
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
15:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 70% in Illinois - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$17,080
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
Student-body diversity index 61.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.5, Big Timber Elementary School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
District finance for Cusd 300 reports $17,080 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Big Timber Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dundee-Crown High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Harry D Jacobs High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hampshire High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westfield Community School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dundee Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Big Timber Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,056
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 2,046
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,287
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,144
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar elementary schools in Hampshire
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 (~451 students)
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 an elementary school in Hampshire, IL. CCD year-over-year: 386 (2022-23) → 437 (2023-24), up 51.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Big Timber Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Big Timber Elementary School is 15:1, which is 7% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
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% of enrollment, in Hampshire, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Big Timber Elementary School?
Big Timber Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Big Timber Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Hampshire?
By Resource Investment Index, Big Timber Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Hampshire, 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 Hampshire on the city page.
What other schools are in Cusd 300?
Besides Big Timber Elementary School, Cusd 300 also operates Dundee-Crown High School (2,573 students), Harry D Jacobs High School (2,056 students), and Hampshire High School (2,046 students). See the Cusd 300 district page for the complete list.