Enrollment
510
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 170021703615
Christopher Elem School — Christopher, IL
Federal NCES profile for Christopher Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — composite Resource Quality Score 35/100.
School address
District: Christopher Usd 99 · Illinois
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.5:1
vs 14.6:1 Illinois avg
-8% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Christopher Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What this school's NCES data tells you
Christopher Elem School reports 510 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 36.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 8% below the Illinois state mean of 14.6:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 15% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 510 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 14.9% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Christopher Usd 99 spends $17,650 per pupil district-wide, below the Illinois average of $20,099 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 15.9% from local sources (property taxes), 61.1% from the state, and 23.0% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a composite Resource Quality Grade of F (35/100), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Christopher Elem School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Illinois state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.5:1 | 14.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment (students) | 510 | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
Overview
Enrollment 510
Teachers (FTE) 36.0
Students per teacher 13.5:1 -8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 170021703615
Student demographics
White 93.7%
Two or More 3.5%
Hispanic or Latino 1.6%
African American 1.2%
Largest group: White at 93.7% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 510:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 14.9%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Expulsions 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Christopher Usd 99, which includes Christopher Elem School.
$17,650
Per student
-12%
vs Illinois
Avg $20,099
-9%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 15.9%
State 61.1%
Federal 23.0%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 206
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
Educator & family resources
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Frequently asked questions about Christopher Elem School
How many students attend Christopher Elem School?
Christopher Elem School has 510 students enrolled. It is a other school in Christopher, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Christopher Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Christopher Elem School is 13.5:1, which is 8% lower than the Illinois average of 14.6:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Christopher Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Christopher Elem School is White at 93.7%. The school serves a diverse student body in Christopher, IL.
What is the quality grade for Christopher Elem School?
Christopher Elem School receives a Resource Quality Grade of F (35/100) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This grade reflects available federal resource indicators, not standardized test scores.
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