Enrollment
111
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
9.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.3:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bulldog Early Learning Academy compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bulldog Early Learning Academy
Bulldog Early Learning Academy is a small combined-grade school in Harrisburg, Illinois, enrolling 111 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 94% of Illinois schools, with 111 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 32/100).
Among Harrisburg's public schools, it stands alongside School District 428 Iyc-Hrb (42 students): Bulldog Early Learning Academy is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (12.3:1 vs 3.5:1).
Harrisburg Cusd 3 also operates Harrisburg High School (491 students) and West Side Primary School (400 students) alongside Bulldog Early Learning Academy.
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 Bulldog Early Learning Academy compares
Bulldog Early Learning Academy on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$16,171
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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 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.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Harrisburg Cusd 3, which includes Bulldog Early Learning Academy.
$16,171
Per student
-5%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-3%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.3%
State 58.0%
Federal 14.6%
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 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
- 491
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- 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.
Similar other 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 (~111 students)
Next steps
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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.
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.
Is Bulldog Early Learning Academy a good school?
Bulldog Early Learning Academy earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. 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 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.
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