Enrollment
655
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
54.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.1:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-14% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Crosby Elem Sch compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Crosby Elem Sch
Crosby Elem Sch is a mid-sized elementary school in Harvard, Illinois, enrolling 655 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 655 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (72%) and White (23%) (diversity index 43/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 655 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Harvard's elementary schools, it stands alongside Jefferson Elem School (319 students): Crosby Elem Sch is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (12.1:1 vs 8.4:1).
Harvard Cusd 50 also operates Harvard High School (815 students) and Harvard Jr High School (593 students) alongside Crosby Elem Sch.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Crosby Elem Sch compares
Crosby Elem Sch on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$17,098
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Harvard Cusd 50, which includes Crosby Elem Sch.
$17,098
Per student
+0%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+3%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.7%
State 53.9%
Federal 10.4%
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.
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
- 815
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- 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.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Illinois, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~655 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.1:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Crosby Elem Sch a good school?
Crosby Elem Sch earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 70% of Illinois schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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