Enrollment
359
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Dieterich, IL
Dieterich Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Dieterich Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 171224004604
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 64
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dieterich Elem School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Illinois schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.1:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 359
- students enrolled
Dieterich Elem School has class sizes larger than 97% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Dieterich Cusd 30 · Illinois
NCES ID 171224004604 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.1:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+51% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Dieterich Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Dieterich Elem School
Dieterich Elem School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Dieterich, Illinois, enrolling 359 students.
Class loads run heavy: 21.1:1 is larger than about 97% of Illinois schools and 51% above the 14:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
With 359 students, its enrollment sits close to the Illinois median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (99% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 3/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 180 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
11.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Dieterich Cusd 30 spends $10,656 per pupil, 37% below the Illinois average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Dieterich's public schools, it stands alongside Dieterich Jr/Sr High School (273 students): Dieterich Elem School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (21.1:1 vs 13.7:1).
Its district, Dieterich Cusd 30, also runs Dieterich Jr/Sr High School (273 students).
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 Dieterich Elem School compares
Dieterich Elem School on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.1:1 | ▲ 51% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 359 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.1:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
359
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
21.1:1
students per teacher
- 51% above state mean
Top 97% in Illinois - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
11.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$10,656
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 180 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 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
White 98.6%
Hispanic or Latino 0.6%
Two or More 0.6%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: White at 98.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 2.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 2.8, Dieterich Elem School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Dieterich Cusd 30, which includes Dieterich Elem School.
$10,656
Per student
-37%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-36%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 31.4%
State 57.7%
Federal 10.9%
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 Dieterich Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dieterich Jr/Sr High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dieterich Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 273
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Similar other schools in Dieterich
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other 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 (~359 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Dieterich Elem School
How many students attend Dieterich Elem School?
Dieterich Elem School has 359 students enrolled. It is a public school in Dieterich, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dieterich Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dieterich Elem School is 21.1:1, which is 51% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 34% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dieterich Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Dieterich Elem School is White at 98.6% of enrollment, in Dieterich, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dieterich Elem School?
Dieterich Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical 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).
Is Dieterich Elem School a good school?
Dieterich Elem School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Illinois schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Dieterich Cusd 30?
Besides Dieterich Elem School, Dieterich Cusd 30 also operates Dieterich Jr/Sr High School (273 students). See the Dieterich Cusd 30 district page for the complete list.
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