Enrollment
343
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Chebanse, IL
Chebanse Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Chebanse Elem 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 171041001257
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chebanse Elem School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 343
- students enrolled
Chebanse Elem School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Central Cusd 4 · Illinois
NCES ID 171041001257 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.7:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Chebanse Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Chebanse Elem School
Chebanse Elem School is a mid-sized elementary school in Chebanse, Illinois, enrolling 343 students.
At 13.7:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Illinois median, within a few percentage points of the 14:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
With 343 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 (89% of enrollment) (diversity index 21/100).
16.9% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Central Cusd 4 also operates Central High School (298 students) and John L Nash Middle School (278 students) alongside Chebanse Elem 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 Chebanse Elem School compares
Chebanse Elem 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 | 13.7:1 | ▼ 2% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 343 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
343
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 52% in Illinois - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,205
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
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.
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 88.6%
Hispanic or Latino 8.5%
Two or More 2.3%
African American 0.6%
Largest group: White at 88.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.7, Chebanse Elem School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Central Cusd 4, which includes Chebanse Elem School.
$14,205
Per student
-17%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 48.6%
State 41.5%
Federal 9.9%
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 Chebanse Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| John L Nash Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ashkum Early Literacy Center | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chebanse Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 298
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 278
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 49
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
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 (~343 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Chebanse Elem School
How many students attend Chebanse Elem School?
Chebanse Elem School has 343 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Chebanse, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chebanse Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Chebanse Elem School is 13.7:1, which is 2% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 13% 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 Chebanse Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Chebanse Elem School is White at 88.6% of enrollment, in Chebanse, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chebanse Elem School?
Chebanse Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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).
Is Chebanse Elem School a good school?
Chebanse Elem School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. 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 4?
Besides Chebanse Elem School, Central Cusd 4 also operates Central High School (298 students), John L Nash Middle School (278 students), and Ashkum Early Literacy Center (49 students). See the Central Cusd 4 district page for the complete list.
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