Enrollment
357
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Breese, IL
Breese Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Breese Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 170701000363
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Breese Elem School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Illinois schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Breese · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.5:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 357
- students enrolled
Breese Elem School has class sizes larger than 75% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Breese Elem School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Breese, IL.
School address
District: Breese Esd 12 · Illinois
NCES ID 170701000363 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.5:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Breese Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Breese Elem School
Breese Elem School is a mid-sized elementary school in Breese, Illinois, enrolling 357 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 357 students, its enrollment sits close to the Illinois median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (85% of enrollment) (diversity index 26/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.8% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Breese Esd 12 spends $9,871 per pupil, 42% below the Illinois average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district, Breese Esd 12, also runs Beckemeyer Elem School (250 students).
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 Breese Elem School compares
Breese Elem 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 | 15.5:1 | ▲ 11% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 357 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
357
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 75% in Illinois - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
9.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$9,871
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
22
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.3 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 85.2%
Hispanic or Latino 12.3%
Two or More 2.0%
African American 0.6%
Largest group: White at 85.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.9, Breese Elem School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Breese Esd 12, which includes Breese Elem School.
$9,871
Per student
-42%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-41%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 51.1%
State 36.0%
Federal 12.9%
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 Breese Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beckemeyer Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Breese Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 250
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~357 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Breese Elem School
How many students attend Breese Elem School?
Breese Elem School has 357 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Breese, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Breese Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Breese Elem School is 15.5:1, which is 11% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Breese Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Breese Elem School is White at 85.2% of enrollment, in Breese, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Breese Elem School?
Breese Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Breese Elem School rank among public schools in Breese?
By Resource Investment Index, Breese Elem School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Breese, 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 Breese on the city page.
Is Breese Elem School a good school?
Breese Elem School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% 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 Breese Esd 12?
Besides Breese Elem School, Breese Esd 12 also operates Beckemeyer Elem School (250 students). See the Breese Esd 12 district page for the complete list.
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