Enrollment
243
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 172734004393
Dr Andy Hall Early Educ Ctr — Mount Vernon, IL
Federal NCES profile for Dr Andy Hall Early Educ Ctr, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 54/100.
👥 Class size 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 93
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Mount Vernon Sd 80 · Illinois
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.4:1
vs 14.6:1 Illinois avg
+5% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Dr Andy Hall Early Educ Ctr compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Dr Andy Hall Early Educ Ctr reports 243 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 14.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 5% above the Illinois state mean of 14.6:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 3% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 35 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1.
On the finance side, the surrounding Mount Vernon Sd 80 spends $19,951 per pupil district-wide, below the Illinois average of $20,099 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 25.4% from local sources (property taxes), 45.7% from the state, and 28.9% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (C-), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Dr Andy Hall Early Educ Ctr compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Illinois state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.4:1 | ▲ 5% | 14.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 243 | top 25% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
15.4:1
students per teacher
— 5% above state mean
Top 75% in Illinois — lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$19,951
per pupil, district-wide
— below Illinois avg of $20,099
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors7.0 FTE
Per 35 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
Enrollment 243 Top 25% in Illinois — larger than 75% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 14.0
Students per teacher 15.4:1 +5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 172734004393
Student demographics
White 49.4%
African American 31.7%
Two or More 15.2%
Hispanic or Latino 2.1%
Asian 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
Largest group: White at 49.4% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 7.0
Students per counselor 35:1
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mount Vernon Sd 80, which includes Dr Andy Hall Early Educ Ctr.
$19,951
Per student
-1%
vs Illinois
Avg $20,099
+2%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 25.4%
State 45.7%
Federal 28.9%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 562
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Enrollment
- 380
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Enrollment
- 260
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
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Frequently asked questions about Dr Andy Hall Early Educ Ctr
How many students attend Dr Andy Hall Early Educ Ctr?
Dr Andy Hall Early Educ Ctr has 243 students enrolled. It is a other school in Mount Vernon, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dr Andy Hall Early Educ Ctr?
The student-teacher ratio at Dr Andy Hall Early Educ Ctr is 15.4:1, which is 5% higher than the Illinois average of 14.6:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dr Andy Hall Early Educ Ctr?
The largest demographic group at Dr Andy Hall Early Educ Ctr is White at 49.4%. The school serves a diverse student body in Mount Vernon, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dr Andy Hall Early Educ Ctr?
Dr Andy Hall Early Educ Ctr has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (C-) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.