- Enrollment
- 366
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Paris, IL
Creative Center for Children
Federal NCES profile for Creative Center for Children, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 173075001169
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Creative Center for Children earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Illinois schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Illinois.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Paris · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.3:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 73
- students enrolled
Creative Center for Children has class sizes larger than 92% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Creative Center for Children ranks #3 of 3 schools in Paris, IL.
School address
District: Paris-Union Sd 95 · Illinois
NCES ID 173075001169 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Creative Center for Children shrank from 82 students in 2022-23 to 69 in 2023-24 (-15.9%).
Teacher FTE held 4.0 → 4.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-13 students YoY 173075001169 · Paris, IL Other · SMALL · TRAD
73 enr · 18.3:1 · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Paris Cooperative High School 95 (366 students)
Creative Center for Children shrank from 82 students in 2022-23 to 69 in 2023-24 (-15.9%). Teacher FTE held 4.0 → 4.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Creative Center for Children in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Paris Cooperat
Paris Cooperative High School 95
366 students
- Memorial Eleme
Memorial Elementary School
293 students
- Carolyn Wenz E
Carolyn Wenz Elem School
258 students
- Mayo Middle Sc
Mayo Middle School
241 students
- This school 73
Creative Center for Children
73 students
What this shows Creative Center for Children reports 73 students on the CCD universe file.
How Creative Center for Children compares
Creative Center for Children 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 | 18.3:1 | ▲ 31% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 73 | top 97% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.3:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
73
Bigger than 8% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
18.3:1
students per teacher
- 31% above state mean
Top 92% in Illinois - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$12,182
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
Counselors0.0 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 94.5%
African American 2.7%
Hispanic or Latino 1.4%
Two or More 1.4%
Largest group: White at 94.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.6, Creative Center for Children is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Paris-Union Sd 95 reports $12,182 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Creative Center for Children Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paris Cooperative High School 95 | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Memorial Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Carolyn Wenz Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mayo Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Creative Center for Children's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 293
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 258
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 241
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar other schools in Paris
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~73 students)
Frequently asked questions about Creative Center for Children
How many students attend Creative Center for Children?
Creative Center for Children has 73 students enrolled. It is a public school in Paris, IL. CCD year-over-year: 82 (2022-23) → 69 (2023-24), down 13.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Creative Center for Children?
The student-teacher ratio at Creative Center for Children is 18.3:1, which is 31% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Creative Center for Children?
The largest demographic group at Creative Center for Children is White at 94.5% of enrollment, in Paris, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Creative Center for Children?
Creative Center for Children has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Creative Center for Children rank among schools in Paris?
By Resource Investment Index, Creative Center for Children ranks #3 of 3 schools in Paris, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Paris on the city page.
What other schools are in Paris-Union Sd 95?
Besides Creative Center for Children, Paris-Union Sd 95 also operates Paris Cooperative High School 95 (366 students), Memorial Elementary School (293 students), and Carolyn Wenz Elem School (258 students). See the Paris-Union Sd 95 district page for the complete list.