- Enrollment
- 582
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Kewanee, IL
Central Elem
Federal NCES profile for Central Elem, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 172100002380
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central Elem earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Kewanee · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 353
- students enrolled
Central Elem has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Central Elem ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Kewanee, IL.
School address
District: Kewanee Cusd 229 · Illinois
NCES ID 172100002380 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Central Elem held near 357 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 27.8 → 30.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 172100002380 · Kewanee, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
353 enr · 13.1:1 · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Kewanee High School (582 students)
Central Elem held near 357 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 27.8 → 30.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Central Elem in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Kewanee High S
Kewanee High School
582 students
- This school
Central Elem
353 students
- Irving Elem Sc
Irving Elem School
242 students
- Belle Alexande
Belle Alexander Elem School
241 students
- Central Junior
Central Junior High
235 students
- Lyle School 173
Lyle School
173 students
What this shows Central Elem reports 353 students on the CCD universe file.
How Central Elem compares
Central Elem 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 | 13.1:1 | ▼ 6% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 353 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
353
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 44% in Illinois - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
28.9%
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
$13,322
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 353 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
28
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 57.5%
Hispanic or Latino 25.5%
African American 8.5%
Two or More 7.9%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 57.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.1, Central Elem is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Kewanee Cusd 229 reports $13,322 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Central Elem Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kewanee High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Irving Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Belle Alexander Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Junior High | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lyle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Central Elem's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 242
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 241
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 235
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 173
- Students per teacher
- 28.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar elementary schools in Kewanee
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~353 students)
Frequently asked questions about Central Elem
How many students attend Central Elem?
Central Elem has 353 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Kewanee, IL. CCD year-over-year: 344 (2022-23) → 357 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Elem is 13.1:1, which is 6% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 17% 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 Central Elem?
The largest demographic group at Central Elem is White at 57.5% of enrollment, in Kewanee, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central Elem?
Central Elem has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Central Elem rank among elementary schools in Kewanee?
By Resource Investment Index, Central Elem ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Kewanee, 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 Kewanee on the city page.
What other schools are in Kewanee Cusd 229?
Besides Central Elem, Kewanee Cusd 229 also operates Kewanee High School (582 students), Irving Elem School (242 students), and Belle Alexander Elem School (241 students). See the Kewanee Cusd 229 district page for the complete list.