- Enrollment
- 650
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Chillicothe, IL
Chillicothe Elementary Center
Federal NCES profile for Chillicothe Elementary Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 171997005426
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chillicothe Elementary Center earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of Illinois schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Chillicothe · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.4:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 156
- students enrolled
Chillicothe Elementary Center has class sizes smaller than 87% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chillicothe Elementary Center ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Chillicothe, IL.
School address
District: Il Valley Central Usd 321 · Illinois
NCES ID 171997005426 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Chillicothe Elementary Center grew from 145 students in 2022-23 to 157 in 2023-24 (+8.3%).
Teacher FTE added 15.2 → 15.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+12 students YoY 171997005426 · Chillicothe, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
156 enr · 10.4:1 · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Il Valley Central High School (650 students)
Chillicothe Elementary Center grew from 145 students in 2022-23 to 157 in 2023-24 (+8.3%). Teacher FTE added 15.2 → 15.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Chillicothe Elementary Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Il Valley Cent
Il Valley Central High School
650 students
- Mossville Elem
Mossville Elementary School
431 students
- South Elementa
South Elementary School
424 students
- Chillicothe Jr 229
Chillicothe Jr High
229 students
- Mossville Jr H 181
Mossville Jr High
181 students
- This school 156
Chillicothe Elementary Center
156 students
What this shows Chillicothe Elementary Center reports 156 students on the CCD universe file.
How Chillicothe Elementary Center compares
Chillicothe Elementary Center is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.4:1 | ▼ 26% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 156 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.4:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
156
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
10.4:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 13% in Illinois - lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
15.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,755
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 87.8%
Hispanic or Latino 5.1%
Two or More 4.5%
African American 1.9%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 87.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.4, Chillicothe Elementary Center is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Il Valley Central Usd 321 reports $12,755 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Chillicothe Elementary Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Il Valley Central High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mossville Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chillicothe Jr High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mossville Jr High | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chillicothe Elementary Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 431
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 424
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 229
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 181
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~156 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.4:1)
Frequently asked questions about Chillicothe Elementary Center
How many students attend Chillicothe Elementary Center?
Chillicothe Elementary Center has 156 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Chillicothe, IL. CCD year-over-year: 145 (2022-23) → 157 (2023-24), up 12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chillicothe Elementary Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Chillicothe Elementary Center is 10.4:1, which is 26% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 34% 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 Chillicothe Elementary Center?
The largest demographic group at Chillicothe Elementary Center is White at 87.8% of enrollment, in Chillicothe, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chillicothe Elementary Center?
Chillicothe Elementary Center has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Chillicothe Elementary Center rank among public schools in Chillicothe?
By Resource Investment Index, Chillicothe Elementary Center ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Chillicothe, 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 Il Valley Central Usd 321?
Besides Chillicothe Elementary Center, Il Valley Central Usd 321 also operates Il Valley Central High School (650 students), Mossville Elementary School (431 students), and South Elementary School (424 students). See the Il Valley Central Usd 321 district page for the complete list.