- Enrollment
- 285
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Orion, IL
C R Hanna Elem School
Federal NCES profile for C R Hanna Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 173020003119
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
C R Hanna Elem School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Orion · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14:1
- students per teacher
- 434
- students enrolled
C R Hanna Elem School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, C R Hanna Elem School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Orion, IL.
School address
District: Orion Cusd 223 · Illinois
NCES ID 173020003119 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
C R Hanna Elem School held near 456 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 31.1 → 32.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 173020003119 · Orion, IL Other · SMALL · TRAD
434 enr · 14:1 · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Orion High School (285 students)
C R Hanna Elem School held near 456 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 31.1 → 32.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
C R Hanna Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
C R Hanna Elem School
434 students
- Orion High Sch
Orion High School
285 students
- Orion Middle S
Orion Middle School
244 students
What this shows C R Hanna Elem School reports 434 students on the CCD universe file.
How C R Hanna Elem School compares
C R Hanna 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 | 14:1 | ▼ 0% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 434 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
434
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 56% in Illinois - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
9.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,666
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 95.6%
Hispanic or Latino 1.4%
Two or More 1.4%
Asian 0.9%
African American 0.7%
Largest group: White at 95.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 8.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 8.6, C R Hanna Elem School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Orion Cusd 223 reports $12,666 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How C R Hanna Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orion High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Orion Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to C R Hanna Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 244
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- 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 (~434 students)
Frequently asked questions about C R Hanna Elem School
How many students attend C R Hanna Elem School?
C R Hanna Elem School has 434 students enrolled. It is a public school in Orion, IL. CCD year-over-year: 468 (2022-23) → 456 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at C R Hanna Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at C R Hanna Elem School is 14:1, which is 0% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of C R Hanna Elem School?
The largest demographic group at C R Hanna Elem School is White at 95.6% of enrollment, in Orion, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for C R Hanna Elem School?
C R Hanna Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does C R Hanna Elem School rank among public schools in Orion?
By Resource Investment Index, C R Hanna Elem School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Orion, 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 Orion Cusd 223?
Besides C R Hanna Elem School, Orion Cusd 223 also operates Orion High School (285 students) and Orion Middle School (244 students). See the Orion Cusd 223 district page for the complete list.