- Enrollment
- 600
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Pekin, IL
C B Smith Elem School
Federal NCES profile for C B Smith Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 173108003235
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 2
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
C B Smith Elem School earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #8 of 9
- elementary schools in Pekin · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 264
- students enrolled
C B Smith Elem School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, C B Smith Elem School ranks #8 of 9 elementary schools in Pekin, IL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
C B Smith Elem School held near 282 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 20.0 → 17.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 173108003235 · Pekin, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
264 enr · 13.2:1 · RII 20
Nearest enrollment peer: Wilson Intermediate School (600 students)
C B Smith Elem School held near 282 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 20.0 → 17.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
C B Smith Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wilson Interme
Wilson Intermediate School
600 students
- Washington Int
Washington Intermediate School
428 students
- Broadmoor Juni
Broadmoor Junior High School
387 students
- Jefferson Elem
Jefferson Elem School
290 students
- Edison Junior
Edison Junior High School
271 students
- This school
C B Smith Elem School
264 students
What this shows C B Smith Elem School reports 264 students on the CCD universe file.
How C B Smith Elem School compares
C B Smith Elem School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.2:1 | ▼ 6% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 264 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
264
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 45% in Illinois - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
39.4%
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
$16,904
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 84.5%
Hispanic or Latino 7.6%
Two or More 4.9%
Asian 1.9%
African American 1.1%
Largest group: White at 84.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.7, C B Smith Elem School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Pekin Psd 108 reports $16,904 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How C B Smith Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilson Intermediate School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington Intermediate School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Broadmoor Junior High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Edison Junior High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to C B Smith Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 428
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 387
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 290
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 271
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Similar elementary schools in Pekin
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Wilson Intermediate School
Standard public school
600 students 15:1 students per teacher
Washington Intermediate School
Standard public school
428 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Jefferson Elem School
Standard public school
290 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Rankin Elem School
Standard public school
196 students 10.9:1 students per teacher
Willow Elem School
Standard public school
192 students 12:1 students per teacher
Scott Altman Primary School
Standard public school
189 students 17.2:1 students per teacher
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 (~264 students)
Frequently asked questions about C B Smith Elem School
How many students attend C B Smith Elem School?
C B Smith Elem School has 264 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Pekin, IL. CCD year-over-year: 284 (2022-23) → 282 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at C B Smith Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at C B Smith Elem School is 13.2:1, which is 6% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 16% 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 C B Smith Elem School?
The largest demographic group at C B Smith Elem School is White at 84.5% of enrollment, in Pekin, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for C B Smith Elem School?
C B Smith Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (lower 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 C B Smith Elem School rank among elementary schools in Pekin?
By Resource Investment Index, C B Smith Elem School ranks #8 of 9 elementary schools in Pekin, 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 Pekin on the city page.
What other schools are in Pekin Psd 108?
Besides C B Smith Elem School, Pekin Psd 108 also operates Wilson Intermediate School (600 students), Washington Intermediate School (428 students), and Broadmoor Junior High School (387 students). See the Pekin Psd 108 district page for the complete list.