- Enrollment
- 477
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Rantoul, IL
Broadmeadow Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Broadmeadow Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 173321003439
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Broadmeadow Elem School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 86% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Rantoul · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 10.5:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 231
- students enrolled
Broadmeadow Elem School has class sizes smaller than 86% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Broadmeadow Elem School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Rantoul, IL.
School address
District: Rantoul City Sd 137 · Illinois
NCES ID 173321003439 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD universe card
School universe 173321003439 · Rantoul, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
231 enr · 10.5:1 · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: J W Eater Jr High School (477 students)
Resource Investment Index #1 of 3 elementary schools in Rantoul. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Broadmeadow Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- J W Eater Jr H
J W Eater Jr High School
477 students
- Pleasant Acres
Pleasant Acres Elem School
293 students
- Eastlawn Elem
Eastlawn Elem School
276 students
- This school
Broadmeadow Elem School
231 students
- Northview Elem
Northview Elem School
218 students
What this shows Broadmeadow Elem School reports 231 students on the CCD universe file.
How Broadmeadow Elem School compares
Broadmeadow 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 | 10.5:1 | ▼ 25% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 231 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.5:1
Leaner classes than 86% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
231
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
10.5:1
students per teacher
- 25% below state mean
Top 14% in Illinois - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
50.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$20,067
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
21
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 36.4%
White 29.9%
Two or More 18.2%
Hispanic or Latino 13.4%
Asian 2.2%
Largest group: African American at 36.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.7, Broadmeadow Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Rantoul City Sd 137, which includes Broadmeadow Elem School.
$20,067
Per student
+10%
vs Illinois
Avg $18,196
+14%
vs U.S.
Avg $17,658
Revenue mix
Local 23.1%
State 59.1%
Federal 17.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2022-23 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Broadmeadow Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| J W Eater Jr High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pleasant Acres Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eastlawn Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northview Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Broadmeadow Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 293
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 276
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 218
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Similar elementary schools in Rantoul
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 (~231 students)
Frequently asked questions about Broadmeadow Elem School
How many students attend Broadmeadow Elem School?
Broadmeadow Elem School has 231 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Rantoul, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Broadmeadow Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Broadmeadow Elem School is 10.5:1, which is 25% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 33% 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 Broadmeadow Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Broadmeadow Elem School is African American at 36.4% of enrollment, in Rantoul, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Broadmeadow Elem School?
Broadmeadow Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower 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 Broadmeadow Elem School rank among elementary schools in Rantoul?
By Resource Investment Index, Broadmeadow Elem School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Rantoul, 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 Rantoul on the city page.
What other schools are in Rantoul City Sd 137?
Besides Broadmeadow Elem School, Rantoul City Sd 137 also operates J W Eater Jr High School (477 students), Pleasant Acres Elem School (293 students), and Eastlawn Elem School (276 students). See the Rantoul City Sd 137 district page for the complete list.
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