Enrollment
139
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
9.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.4:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+10% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Blackhawk Elementary School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Blackhawk Elementary School
Blackhawk Elementary School is a small elementary school in South Beloit, Illinois, enrolling 139 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 91% of Illinois schools, with 139 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by White (62%) and Hispanic or Latino (28%) (diversity index 53/100).
15.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 16.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among South Beloit's elementary schools, it stands alongside Willowbrook Middle School (348 students): Blackhawk Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.4:1 vs 14.5:1).
County of Winnebago Sd 320 also operates South Beloit Sr High School (254 students) and Riverview Elementary School (199 students) alongside Blackhawk Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Blackhawk Elementary School compares
Blackhawk Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,120
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for County of Winnebago Sd 320, which includes Blackhawk Elementary School.
$15,120
Per student
-11%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.1%
State 44.7%
Federal 16.2%
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.
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
- 254
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- 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.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Illinois, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~139 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.4:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Blackhawk Elementary School a good school?
Blackhawk Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Illinois schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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