- Enrollment
- 135
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cobden, IL
Cobden Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Cobden Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 171057004576
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 78
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cobden Elem School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of Illinois schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Cobden · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.2:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 223
- students enrolled
Cobden Elem School has class sizes smaller than 80% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cobden Elem School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Cobden, IL.
School address
District: Cobden Sud 17 · Illinois
NCES ID 171057004576 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Cobden Elem School held near 219 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 20.9 → 22.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 171057004576 · Cobden, IL Other · SMALL · TRAD
223 enr · 11.2:1 · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Cobden High School (135 students)
Cobden Elem School held near 219 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 20.9 → 22.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Cobden Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Cobden Elem School
223 students
- Cobden High Sc
Cobden High School
135 students
- Cobden Jr High
Cobden Jr High School
96 students
What this shows Cobden Elem School reports 223 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cobden Elem School compares
Cobden Elem School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.2:1 | ▼ 20% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 223 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.2:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
223
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
11.2:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 20% in Illinois - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
22.4%
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
$16,819
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 112 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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 74.9%
Hispanic or Latino 22.9%
Two or More 2.2%
Largest group: White at 74.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.6, Cobden Elem School is about as mixed as the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Cobden Sud 17 reports $16,819 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cobden Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cobden High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cobden Jr High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cobden Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 96
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- 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 (~223 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cobden Elem School
How many students attend Cobden Elem School?
Cobden Elem School has 223 students enrolled. It is a public school in Cobden, IL. CCD year-over-year: 211 (2022-23) → 219 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cobden Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cobden Elem School is 11.2:1, which is 20% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 29% 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 Cobden Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Cobden Elem School is White at 74.9% of enrollment, in Cobden, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cobden Elem School?
Cobden Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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 Cobden Elem School rank among public schools in Cobden?
By Resource Investment Index, Cobden Elem School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Cobden, 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 Cobden Sud 17?
Besides Cobden Elem School, Cobden Sud 17 also operates Cobden High School (135 students) and Cobden Jr High School (96 students). See the Cobden Sud 17 district page for the complete list.