- Enrollment
- 254
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · South Beloit, IL
Blackhawk Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Blackhawk Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 173660004638
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Blackhawk Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Illinois schools.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in South Beloit · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.4:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 139
- students enrolled
Blackhawk Elementary School has class sizes larger than 74% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Blackhawk Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in South Beloit, IL.
School address
District: County of Winnebago Sd 320 · Illinois
NCES ID 173660004638 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Blackhawk Elementary School grew from 121 students in 2022-23 to 134 in 2023-24 (+10.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 9.6 → 9.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+13 students YoY 173660004638 · South Beloit, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
139 enr · 15.4:1 · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: South Beloit Sr High School (254 students)
Blackhawk Elementary School grew from 121 students in 2022-23 to 134 in 2023-24 (+10.7%). Teacher FTE lost 9.6 → 9.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Blackhawk Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- South Beloit S
South Beloit Sr High School
254 students
- Riverview Elem
Riverview Elementary School
199 students
- Clark Elementa
Clark Elementary School
185 students
- This school
Blackhawk Elementary School
139 students
- South Beloit J
South Beloit Jr High School
118 students
What this shows Blackhawk Elementary School reports 139 students on the CCD universe file.
How Blackhawk Elementary School compares
Blackhawk 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 | 15.4:1 | ▲ 10% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 139 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
139
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 74% in Illinois - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$16,330
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
8
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 61.9%
Hispanic or Latino 28.1%
Two or More 6.5%
African American 2.9%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 61.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.3, Blackhawk Elementary School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for County of Winnebago Sd 320 reports $16,330 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Blackhawk Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Beloit Sr High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Riverview Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Clark Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Beloit Jr High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Blackhawk Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 199
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 185
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 118
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar elementary schools in South Beloit
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 (~139 students)
Frequently asked questions about Blackhawk Elementary School
How many students attend Blackhawk Elementary School?
Blackhawk Elementary School has 139 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in South Beloit, IL. CCD year-over-year: 121 (2022-23) → 134 (2023-24), up 13.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Blackhawk Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Blackhawk Elementary School is 15.4:1, which is 10% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Blackhawk Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Blackhawk Elementary School is White at 61.9% of enrollment, in South Beloit, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Blackhawk Elementary School?
Blackhawk Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Blackhawk Elementary School rank among elementary schools in South Beloit?
By Resource Investment Index, Blackhawk Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in South Beloit, 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 South Beloit on the city page.
What other schools are in County of Winnebago Sd 320?
Besides Blackhawk Elementary School, County of Winnebago Sd 320 also operates South Beloit Sr High School (254 students), Riverview Elementary School (199 students), and Clark Elementary School (185 students). See the County of Winnebago Sd 320 district page for the complete list.