- Enrollment
- 597
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Riverside, IL
Central Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Central Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 173399003493
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central Elem School earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Riverside · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 371
- students enrolled
Central Elem School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Central Elem School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Riverside, IL.
School address
District: Riverside Sd 96 · Illinois
NCES ID 173399003493 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD universe card
School universe 173399003493 · Riverside, IL Other · SMALL · TRAD
371 enr · 13.7:1 · RII 61
Nearest enrollment peer: L J Hauser Jr High School (597 students)
Resource Investment Index #3 of 3 schools in Riverside. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Central Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- L J Hauser Jr
L J Hauser Jr High School
597 students
- A F Ames Elem
A F Ames Elem School
482 students
- This school
Central Elem School
371 students
- Blythe Park El 230
Blythe Park Elem School
230 students
- Hollywood Elem 114
Hollywood Elem School
114 students
What this shows Central Elem School reports 371 students on the CCD universe file.
How Central Elem School compares
Central Elem School on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.7:1 | ▼ 2% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 371 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
371
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 52% in Illinois - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$19,929
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 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 62.0%
Hispanic or Latino 27.0%
Two or More 7.0%
African American 2.2%
Asian 1.9%
Largest group: White at 62.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.7, Central Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Riverside Sd 96, which includes Central Elem School.
$19,929
Per student
+10%
vs Illinois
Avg $18,196
+13%
vs U.S.
Avg $17,658
Revenue mix
Local 82.3%
State 12.9%
Federal 4.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2022-23 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Central Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| L J Hauser Jr High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| A F Ames Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Blythe Park Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hollywood Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Central Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 482
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 230
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 114
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
Similar other schools in Riverside
2 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 (~371 students)
Frequently asked questions about Central Elem School
How many students attend Central Elem School?
Central Elem School has 371 students enrolled. It is a public school in Riverside, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Elem School is 13.7:1, which is 2% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 13% 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 School?
The largest demographic group at Central Elem School is White at 62.0% of enrollment, in Riverside, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central Elem School?
Central Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (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 Central Elem School rank among schools in Riverside?
By Resource Investment Index, Central Elem School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Riverside, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Riverside on the city page.
What other schools are in Riverside Sd 96?
Besides Central Elem School, Riverside Sd 96 also operates L J Hauser Jr High School (597 students), A F Ames Elem School (482 students), and Blythe Park Elem School (230 students). See the Riverside Sd 96 district page for the complete list.
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