Enrollment
666
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 172850002476
Clarence E Culver School — Niles, IL
Federal NCES profile for Clarence E Culver School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — composite Resource Quality Score 52/100.
School address
District: Niles Esd 71 · 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)
54.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.1:1
vs 14.6:1 Illinois avg
-17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Clarence E Culver School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What this school's NCES data tells you
Clarence E Culver School reports 666 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 54.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 17% 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 24% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 9.8% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Niles Esd 71 spends $21,838 per pupil district-wide, above the Illinois average of $20,099 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 71.8% from local sources (property taxes), 22.5% from the state, and 5.8% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a composite Resource Quality Grade of C- (52/100), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Clarence E Culver 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 | 12.1:1 | 14.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment (students) | 666 | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
Overview
Enrollment 666
Teachers (FTE) 54.0
Students per teacher 12.1:1 -17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 172850002476
Student demographics
White 49.7%
Asian 25.2%
Hispanic or Latino 17.9%
Two or More 3.6%
African American 3.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 49.7% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 9.8%
In-school suspensions 20
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Niles Esd 71, which includes Clarence E Culver School.
$21,838
Per student
+9%
vs Illinois
Avg $20,099
+12%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 71.8%
State 22.5%
Federal 5.8%
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.
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Frequently asked questions about Clarence E Culver School
How many students attend Clarence E Culver School?
Clarence E Culver School has 666 students enrolled. It is a other school in Niles, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clarence E Culver School?
The student-teacher ratio at Clarence E Culver School is 12.1:1, which is 17% lower than the Illinois average of 14.6:1 and 24% 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 Clarence E Culver School?
The largest demographic group at Clarence E Culver School is White at 49.7%. The school serves a diverse student body in Niles, IL.
What is the quality grade for Clarence E Culver School?
Clarence E Culver School receives a Resource Quality Grade of C- (52/100) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This grade reflects available federal resource indicators, not standardized test scores.
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