Enrollment
75
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Camp Point, IL
Central Elementary Grade School
Federal NCES profile for Central Elementary Grade School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 170822000430
👥 S:T ratio 83
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central Elementary Grade School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Illinois schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Illinois.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Camp Point · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 4.2:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 75
- students enrolled
Central Elementary Grade School has class sizes smaller than 99% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Central Elementary Grade School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Camp Point, IL.
School address
District: Central Cusd 3 · Illinois
NCES ID 170822000430 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
4.2:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-70% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Central Elementary Grade School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Central Elementary Grade School
Central Elementary Grade School is a small combined-grade school in Camp Point, Illinois, enrolling 75 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 4.2:1, Central Elementary Grade School is leaner than roughly 99% of Illinois schools and 70% under the state's 14:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 97% of Illinois schools, with 75 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (89% of enrollment) (diversity index 20/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 227 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 49.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Central Cusd 3 spends $12,848 per pupil, 25% below the Illinois average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 16.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Central Cusd 3 also operates Central 3-4 Middle School (227 students) and Central Junior High School (221 students) alongside Central Elementary Grade School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Central Elementary Grade School compares
Central Elementary Grade 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 | 4.2:1 | ▼ 70% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 75 | top 97% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
4.2:1
Leaner classes than 99% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
75
Bigger than 8% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
4.2:1
students per teacher
- 70% below state mean
Top 1% in Illinois - lower ratio than 100% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
49.3%
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
$12,848
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.3 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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 89.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.0%
Two or More 4.0%
African American 2.7%
Largest group: White at 89.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.9, Central Elementary Grade School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Central Cusd 3, which includes Central Elementary Grade School.
$12,848
Per student
-25%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 36.4%
State 46.8%
Federal 16.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Central Elementary Grade School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central 3-4 Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Junior High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Central Elementary Grade School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 227
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 221
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 220
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Illinois, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~75 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~4.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Central Elementary Grade School
How many students attend Central Elementary Grade School?
Central Elementary Grade School has 75 students enrolled. It is a public school in Camp Point, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Elementary Grade School?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Elementary Grade School is 4.2:1, which is 70% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 73% 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 Elementary Grade School?
The largest demographic group at Central Elementary Grade School is White at 89.3% of enrollment, in Camp Point, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central Elementary Grade School?
Central Elementary Grade School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Central Elementary Grade School rank among public schools in Camp Point?
By Resource Investment Index, Central Elementary Grade School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Camp Point, 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 Camp Point on the city page.
Is Central Elementary Grade School a good school?
Central Elementary Grade School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Illinois schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Illinois. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Central Cusd 3?
Besides Central Elementary Grade School, Central Cusd 3 also operates Central 3-4 Middle School (227 students), Central Junior High School (221 students), and Central High School (220 students). See the Central Cusd 3 district page for the complete list.
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