- Enrollment
- 93
- Students per teacher
- 8.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Chrisman, IL
Chrisman Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Chrisman Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 171337001629
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chrisman Elem School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of Illinois schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Chrisman · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 120
- students enrolled
Chrisman Elem School has class sizes smaller than 71% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chrisman Elem School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Chrisman, IL.
School address
District: Edgar County Cud 6 · Illinois
NCES ID 171337001629 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Chrisman Elem School shrank from 129 students in 2022-23 to 122 in 2023-24 (-5.4%).
Teacher FTE added 10.5 → 12.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-7 students YoY 171337001629 · Chrisman, IL Other · SMALL · TRAD
120 enr · 12:1 · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Chrisman High School (93 students)
Chrisman Elem School shrank from 129 students in 2022-23 to 122 in 2023-24 (-5.4%). Teacher FTE added 10.5 → 12.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Chrisman Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Chrisman Elem School
120 students
- Chrisman High
Chrisman High School
93 students
- Chrisman-Scott
Chrisman-Scottland Jr High School
54 students
What this shows Chrisman Elem School reports 120 students on the CCD universe file.
How Chrisman Elem School compares
Chrisman Elem School is a shrinking 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 | 12:1 | ▼ 14% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 120 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
120
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
12:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 29% in Illinois - lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
20.8%
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
$17,681
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.3 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 95.8%
Two or More 2.5%
Hispanic or Latino 0.8%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: White at 95.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 8.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 8.1, Chrisman Elem School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Edgar County Cud 6 reports $17,681 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Chrisman Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chrisman High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Chrisman-Scottland Jr High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chrisman Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 54
- Students per teacher
- 9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Nationwide other 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 (~120 students)
Frequently asked questions about Chrisman Elem School
How many students attend Chrisman Elem School?
Chrisman Elem School has 120 students enrolled. It is a public school in Chrisman, IL. CCD year-over-year: 129 (2022-23) → 122 (2023-24), down 7.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chrisman Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Chrisman Elem School is 12:1, which is 14% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 24% 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 Chrisman Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Chrisman Elem School is White at 95.8% of enrollment, in Chrisman, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chrisman Elem School?
Chrisman Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Chrisman Elem School rank among public schools in Chrisman?
By Resource Investment Index, Chrisman Elem School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Chrisman, 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 Edgar County Cud 6?
Besides Chrisman Elem School, Edgar County Cud 6 also operates Chrisman High School (93 students) and Chrisman-Scottland Jr High School (54 students). See the Edgar County Cud 6 district page for the complete list.