- Enrollment
- 491
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Harrisburg, IL
Bulldog Early Learning Academy
Federal NCES profile for Bulldog Early Learning Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 171827006856
👥 S:T ratio 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bulldog Early Learning Academy earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #2 of 6
- public schools in Harrisburg · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.3:1
- students per teacher
- 111
- students enrolled
Bulldog Early Learning Academy has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bulldog Early Learning Academy ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Harrisburg, IL.
School address
District: Harrisburg Cusd 3 · Illinois
NCES ID 171827006856 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Bulldog Early Learning Academy grew from 113 students in 2022-23 to 120 in 2023-24 (+6.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 9.0 → 6.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+7 students YoY 171827006856 · Harrisburg, IL Other · SMALL · TRAD
111 enr · 12.3:1 · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Harrisburg High School (491 students)
Bulldog Early Learning Academy grew from 113 students in 2022-23 to 120 in 2023-24 (+6.2%). Teacher FTE lost 9.0 → 6.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Bulldog Early Learning Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Harrisburg Hig
Harrisburg High School
491 students
- West Side Prim
West Side Primary School
400 students
- East Side Inte
East Side Intermediate School
397 students
- Harrisburg Mid
Harrisburg Middle School
382 students
- This school 111
Bulldog Early Learning Academy
111 students
What this shows Bulldog Early Learning Academy reports 111 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bulldog Early Learning Academy compares
Bulldog Early Learning Academy 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 | 12.3:1 | ▼ 12% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 111 | top 94% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
111
Bigger than 11% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 33% in Illinois - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$17,670
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Student demographics
White 82.0%
Two or More 9.0%
African American 4.5%
Hispanic or Latino 3.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
Largest group: White at 82.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.6, Bulldog Early Learning Academy is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
District finance for Harrisburg Cusd 3 reports $17,670 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bulldog Early Learning Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harrisburg High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Side Primary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Side Intermediate School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Harrisburg Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bulldog Early Learning Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 400
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 397
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 382
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar other schools in Harrisburg
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~111 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bulldog Early Learning Academy
How many students attend Bulldog Early Learning Academy?
Bulldog Early Learning Academy has 111 students enrolled. It is a public school in Harrisburg, IL. CCD year-over-year: 113 (2022-23) → 120 (2023-24), up 7.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bulldog Early Learning Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Bulldog Early Learning Academy is 12.3:1, which is 12% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 22% 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 Bulldog Early Learning Academy?
The largest demographic group at Bulldog Early Learning Academy is White at 82.0% of enrollment, in Harrisburg, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bulldog Early Learning Academy?
Bulldog Early Learning Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Bulldog Early Learning Academy rank among public schools in Harrisburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Bulldog Early Learning Academy ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Harrisburg, 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 Harrisburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Harrisburg Cusd 3?
Besides Bulldog Early Learning Academy, Harrisburg Cusd 3 also operates Harrisburg High School (491 students), West Side Primary School (400 students), and East Side Intermediate School (397 students). See the Harrisburg Cusd 3 district page for the complete list.