Enrollment
365
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Roxana, IL
Central Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for Central Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 173501003673
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central Intermediate School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Illinois schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Roxana · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.8:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 365
- students enrolled
Central Intermediate School has class sizes larger than 87% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Central Intermediate School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Roxana, IL.
School address
District: Roxana Cusd 1 · Illinois
NCES ID 173501003673 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.8:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+20% 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 Roxana, Illinois, enrolling 365 students.
Class loads run heavy: 16.8:1 is larger than about 87% of Illinois schools and 20% above the 14:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
With 365 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 predominantly White (83% of enrollment) (diversity index 31/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.6% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Roxana Cusd 1 also operates Roxana Sr High School (500 students) and South Primary School (450 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 | 16.8:1 | ▲ 20% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 365 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
365
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 87% in Illinois - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
21.6%
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
$17,920
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
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 + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 365 Top 51% in Illinois - larger than 49% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 21.0
Students per teacher 16.8:1 +20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 173501003673
Student demographics
White 82.7%
Two or More 7.9%
African American 5.8%
Hispanic or Latino 3.0%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 82.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.6, Central Intermediate School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 21.6%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 11
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Roxana Cusd 1, which includes Central Intermediate School.
$17,920
Per student
+5%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 62.9%
State 25.5%
Federal 11.6%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roxana Sr High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Primary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Roxana Junior High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower 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
- 500
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 450
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 393
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Central Intermediate School
How many students attend Central Intermediate School?
Central Intermediate School has 365 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Roxana, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Intermediate School is 16.8:1, which is 20% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 7% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Central Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at Central Intermediate School is White at 82.7% of enrollment, in Roxana, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central Intermediate School?
Central Intermediate School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, 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 Roxana?
By Resource Investment Index, Central Intermediate School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Roxana, 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 Roxana on the city page.
Is Central Intermediate School a good school?
Central Intermediate School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of 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 Roxana Cusd 1?
Besides Central Intermediate School, Roxana Cusd 1 also operates Roxana Sr High School (500 students), South Primary School (450 students), and Roxana Junior High School (393 students). See the Roxana Cusd 1 district page for the complete list.