- Enrollment
- 413
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Glencoe, IL
Central School
Federal NCES profile for Central School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 171686001993
👥 S:T ratio 61
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of Illinois schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Glencoe · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.8:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 561
- students enrolled
Central School has class sizes smaller than 91% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Central School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Glencoe, IL.
School address
District: Glencoe Sd 35 · Illinois
NCES ID 171686001993 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Central School held near 580 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 57.0 → 59.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 171686001993 · Glencoe, IL Elementary · MID · TRAD
561 enr · 9.8:1 · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: South Elem School (413 students)
Central School held near 580 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 57.0 → 59.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Central School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Central School
561 students
- South Elem Sch
South Elem School
413 students
- West School
West School
252 students
What this shows Central School reports 561 students on the CCD universe file.
How Central School compares
Central School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.8:1 | ▼ 30% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 561 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.8:1
Leaner classes than 90% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
561
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
9.8:1
students per teacher
- 30% below state mean
Top 9% in Illinois - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
9.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$29,766
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially 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 82.2%
Hispanic or Latino 8.0%
Asian 4.6%
Two or More 4.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: White at 82.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.4, Central School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Glencoe Sd 35 reports $29,766 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Central School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| West School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Central School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 252
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar elementary schools in Glencoe
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 (~561 students)
Frequently asked questions about Central School
How many students attend Central School?
Central School has 561 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Glencoe, IL. CCD year-over-year: 568 (2022-23) → 580 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central School?
The student-teacher ratio at Central School is 9.8:1, which is 30% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 38% 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 School?
The largest demographic group at Central School is White at 82.2% of enrollment, in Glencoe, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central School?
Central School has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (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 School rank among public schools in Glencoe?
By Resource Investment Index, Central School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Glencoe, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Glencoe Sd 35?
Besides Central School, Glencoe Sd 35 also operates South Elem School (413 students) and West School (252 students). See the Glencoe Sd 35 district page for the complete list.