Enrollment
318
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Monmouth, IL
Central Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for Central Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 170032006128
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central Intermediate School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #2 of 7
- public schools in Monmouth · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.7:1
- students per teacher
- 318
- students enrolled
Central Intermediate School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Central Intermediate School ranks #2 of 7 public schools in Monmouth, IL.
School address
District: Monmouth-Roseville Cusd 238 · Illinois
NCES ID 170032006128 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.7:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-9% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Central Intermediate School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Central Intermediate School
Central Intermediate School is a mid-sized elementary school in Monmouth, Illinois, enrolling 318 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 318 students, its enrollment sits close to the Illinois median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by White (51%) and Hispanic or Latino (30%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 64/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 318 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
16.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Monmouth-Roseville Cusd 238 spends $12,261 per pupil, 28% below the Illinois average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Monmouth's elementary schools, it stands alongside Harding Primary School (240 students): Central Intermediate School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (12.7:1 vs 12:1).
Monmouth-Roseville Cusd 238 also operates Monmouth-Roseville High Sch (483 students) and Lincoln Early Childhood School (324 students) alongside Central Intermediate 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 Intermediate School compares
Central Intermediate 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 | 12.7:1 | ▼ 9% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 318 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
318
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 38% in Illinois - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
16.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,261
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 318 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.4 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 50.9%
Hispanic or Latino 29.6%
Two or More 8.5%
African American 6.0%
Asian 5.0%
Largest group: White at 50.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.0, Central Intermediate School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Monmouth-Roseville Cusd 238, which includes Central Intermediate School.
$12,261
Per student
-28%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.3%
State 56.7%
Federal 10.0%
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 Intermediate School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monmouth-Roseville High Sch | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Early Childhood School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Harding Primary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Monmouth-Roseville Jr High Sch | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Central Intermediate School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 483
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 324
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 240
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 214
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar elementary schools in Monmouth
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary 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 (~318 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Central Intermediate School
How many students attend Central Intermediate School?
Central Intermediate School has 318 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Monmouth, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Intermediate School is 12.7:1, which is 9% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 19% 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 Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at Central Intermediate School is White at 50.9% of enrollment, in Monmouth, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central Intermediate School?
Central Intermediate School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Intermediate School rank among public schools in Monmouth?
By Resource Investment Index, Central Intermediate School ranks #2 of 7 public schools in Monmouth, 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 Monmouth on the city page.
Is Central Intermediate School a good school?
Central Intermediate School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools. 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 Monmouth-Roseville Cusd 238?
Besides Central Intermediate School, Monmouth-Roseville Cusd 238 also operates Monmouth-Roseville High Sch (483 students), Lincoln Early Childhood School (324 students), and Harding Primary School (240 students). See the Monmouth-Roseville Cusd 238 district page for the complete list.
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