- Enrollment
- 815
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Harvard, IL
Crosby Elem Sch
Federal NCES profile for Crosby Elem Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 171842006116
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Crosby Elem Sch earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 70% of Illinois schools.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Harvard · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.1:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 655
- students enrolled
Crosby Elem Sch has class sizes smaller than 70% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Crosby Elem Sch ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Harvard, IL.
School address
District: Harvard Cusd 50 · Illinois
NCES ID 171842006116 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Crosby Elem Sch held near 637 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 54.8 → 58.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 171842006116 · Harvard, IL Elementary · MID · TRAD
655 enr · 12.1:1 · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Harvard High School (815 students)
Crosby Elem Sch held near 637 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 54.8 → 58.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Crosby Elem Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Harvard High S
Harvard High School
815 students
- This school
Crosby Elem Sch
655 students
- Harvard Jr Hig
Harvard Jr High School
593 students
- Jefferson Elem 319
Jefferson Elem School
319 students
- Washington Ele 150
Washington Elem School
150 students
What this shows Crosby Elem Sch reports 655 students on the CCD universe file.
How Crosby Elem Sch compares
Crosby Elem Sch 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 | 12.1:1 | ▼ 14% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 655 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
655
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 30% in Illinois - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
26.1%
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
$18,744
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 655 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
Hispanic or Latino 71.6%
White 23.2%
African American 2.3%
Two or More 1.7%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 71.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.3, Crosby Elem Sch is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Harvard Cusd 50 reports $18,744 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Crosby Elem Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvard High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Harvard Jr High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Washington Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Crosby Elem Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 593
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 319
- Students per teacher
- 8.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 150
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Similar elementary schools in Harvard
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~655 students)
Frequently asked questions about Crosby Elem Sch
How many students attend Crosby Elem Sch?
Crosby Elem Sch has 655 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Harvard, IL. CCD year-over-year: 628 (2022-23) → 637 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Crosby Elem Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Crosby Elem Sch is 12.1:1, which is 14% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 23% 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 Crosby Elem Sch?
The largest demographic group at Crosby Elem Sch is Hispanic or Latino at 71.6% of enrollment, in Harvard, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Crosby Elem Sch?
Crosby Elem Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower 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 Crosby Elem Sch rank among public schools in Harvard?
By Resource Investment Index, Crosby Elem Sch ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Harvard, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Harvard on the city page.
What other schools are in Harvard Cusd 50?
Besides Crosby Elem Sch, Harvard Cusd 50 also operates Harvard High School (815 students), Harvard Jr High School (593 students), and Jefferson Elem School (319 students). See the Harvard Cusd 50 district page for the complete list.