- Enrollment
- 491
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Rochelle, IL
Central Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Central Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 173426003511
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central Elem School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Rochelle · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 330
- 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 #5 of 5 public schools in Rochelle, IL.
School address
District: Rochelle Ccsd 231 · Illinois
NCES ID 173426003511 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+29 students YoY
Central Elem School grew from 278 students in 2022-23 to 307 in 2023-24 (+10.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 24.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+29 students YoY 173426003511 · Rochelle, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
330 enr · 13.8:1 · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Lincoln Elem School (491 students)
Central Elem School grew from 278 students in 2022-23 to 307 in 2023-24 (+10.4%). Teacher FTE lost 24.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years. 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
- Lincoln Elem S
Lincoln Elem School
491 students
- Rochelle Middl
Rochelle Middle School
488 students
- This school
Central Elem School
330 students
- Tilton Elem Sc
Tilton Elem School
288 students
What this shows Central Elem School reports 330 students on the CCD universe file.
How Central Elem School compares
Central Elem School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.8:1 | ▼ 1% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 330 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
330
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 53% in Illinois - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
27.3%
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 49.1%
White 43.9%
Two or More 3.9%
African American 2.7%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 49.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.4, Central Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Rochelle Ccsd 231 reports $13,322 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Central Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rochelle Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tilton Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar 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
- 488
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 288
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Similar elementary schools in Rochelle
1 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 (~330 students)
Frequently asked questions about Central Elem School
How many students attend Central Elem School?
Central Elem School has 330 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Rochelle, IL. CCD year-over-year: 278 (2022-23) → 307 (2023-24), up 29.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Elem School is 13.8:1, which is 1% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 12% 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 Hispanic or Latino at 49.1% of enrollment, in Rochelle, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central Elem School?
Central Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (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 Central Elem School rank among public schools in Rochelle?
By Resource Investment Index, Central Elem School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Rochelle, 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 Rochelle on the city page.
What other schools are in Rochelle Ccsd 231?
Besides Central Elem School, Rochelle Ccsd 231 also operates Lincoln Elem School (491 students), Rochelle Middle School (488 students), and Tilton Elem School (288 students). See the Rochelle Ccsd 231 district page for the complete list.