Enrollment
231
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 173321003439
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 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 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 90% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Rantoul · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 10.2:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 231
- students enrolled
Broadmeadow Elem School has class sizes smaller than 90% 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.2:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-27% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Broadmeadow Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Broadmeadow Elem School
Broadmeadow Elem School is a mid-sized elementary school in Rantoul, Illinois, enrolling 231 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 10.2:1, Broadmeadow Elem School is leaner than roughly 90% of Illinois schools and 27% under the state's 14:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Enrollment of 231 puts it in the smaller third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by African American (36%) and White (30%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 73/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 50.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 17.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Rantoul's elementary schools, it stands alongside Eastlawn Elem School (276 students): Broadmeadow Elem School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (10.2:1 vs 13.7:1).
Rantoul City Sd 137 also operates J W Eater Jr High School (477 students) and Pleasant Acres Elem School (293 students) alongside Broadmeadow Elem 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 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 | 10.2:1 | ▼ 27% | 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
10.2:1
Leaner classes than 89% 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
10.2:1
students per teacher
- 27% below state mean
Top 10% in Illinois - lower ratio than 90% 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
$18,718
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
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.
Overview
Enrollment 231 Top 77% in Illinois - larger than 23% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 22.0
Students per teacher 10.2:1 -27% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 173321003439
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 & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 50.2%
In-school suspensions 21
Out-of-school suspensions 18
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Rantoul City Sd 137, which includes Broadmeadow Elem School.
$18,718
Per student
+10%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 23.1%
State 59.1%
Federal 17.7%
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 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 | Higher 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
- 477
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 293
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 276
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 218
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar elementary schools in Rantoul
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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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 10.2:1, which is 27% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 35% 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 30/100 (lower 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 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.
Is Broadmeadow Elem School a good school?
Broadmeadow Elem School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 90% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 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.