- Enrollment
- 224
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mount Sterling, IL
Brown County Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Brown County Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 172730002894
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Brown County Elementary School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Mount Sterling · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 270
- students enrolled
Brown County Elementary School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Brown County Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Mount Sterling, IL.
School address
District: Brown County Cusd 1 · Illinois
NCES ID 172730002894 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+28 students YoY
Brown County Elementary School grew from 262 students in 2022-23 to 290 in 2023-24 (+10.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 19.3 → 18.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+28 students YoY 172730002894 · Mount Sterling, IL Other · SMALL · TRAD
270 enr · 14.2:1 · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Brown County High School (224 students)
Brown County Elementary School grew from 262 students in 2022-23 to 290 in 2023-24 (+10.7%). Teacher FTE lost 19.3 → 18.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Brown County Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Brown County Elementary School
270 students
- Brown County H
Brown County High School
224 students
- Brown County M
Brown County Middle School
179 students
What this shows Brown County Elementary School reports 270 students on the CCD universe file.
How Brown County Elementary School compares
Brown County 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 | 14.2:1 | ▲ 1% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 270 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
270
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 60% in Illinois - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.0%
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
$14,728
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 270 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 94.8%
Hispanic or Latino 3.3%
Two or More 1.1%
African American 0.7%
Largest group: White at 94.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.0, Brown County Elementary School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Brown County Cusd 1 reports $14,728 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Brown County Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brown County High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Brown County Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Brown County Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 179
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Nationwide other 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 (~270 students)
Frequently asked questions about Brown County Elementary School
How many students attend Brown County Elementary School?
Brown County Elementary School has 270 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mount Sterling, IL. CCD year-over-year: 262 (2022-23) → 290 (2023-24), up 28.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brown County Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Brown County Elementary School is 14.2:1, which is 1% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Brown County Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Brown County Elementary School is White at 94.8% of enrollment, in Mount Sterling, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Brown County Elementary School?
Brown County Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Brown County Elementary School rank among public schools in Mount Sterling?
By Resource Investment Index, Brown County Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Mount Sterling, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Brown County Cusd 1?
Besides Brown County Elementary School, Brown County Cusd 1 also operates Brown County High School (224 students) and Brown County Middle School (179 students). See the Brown County Cusd 1 district page for the complete list.