Enrollment
562
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 172734004392
Dr Nick Osborne Primary Center — Mount Vernon, IL
Federal NCES profile for Dr Nick Osborne Primary Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 51/100.
👥 Class size 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 63
📋 Attendance 29
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)
42.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.3:1
vs 14.6:1 Illinois avg
-2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Dr Nick Osborne Primary Center compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Dr Nick Osborne Primary Center reports 562 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 42.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 2% below the Illinois state mean of 14.6:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 10% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 187 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 28.5% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 51/100 (C-), calculated from 4 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 Nick Osborne Primary Center 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 | 14.3:1 | ▼ 2% | 14.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 562 | top 76% | — | — |
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
14.3:1
students per teacher
— 2% below state mean
Top 61% in Illinois — lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
28.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 187 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
53
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 562 Top 76% in Illinois — larger than 24% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 42.0
Students per teacher 14.3:1 -2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 172734004392
Student demographics
White 45.6%
African American 26.5%
Two or More 17.8%
Hispanic or Latino 8.7%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 45.6% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 3.0
Students per counselor 187:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 28.5%
In-school suspensions 53
Out-of-school suspensions 8
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mount Vernon Sd 80, which includes Dr Nick Osborne Primary Center.
$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
- 380
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Enrollment
- 260
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Enrollment
- 243
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
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Frequently asked questions about Dr Nick Osborne Primary Center
How many students attend Dr Nick Osborne Primary Center?
Dr Nick Osborne Primary Center has 562 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Mount Vernon, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dr Nick Osborne Primary Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Dr Nick Osborne Primary Center is 14.3:1, which is 2% lower than the Illinois average of 14.6:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dr Nick Osborne Primary Center?
The largest demographic group at Dr Nick Osborne Primary Center is White at 45.6%. The school serves a diverse student body in Mount Vernon, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dr Nick Osborne Primary Center?
Dr Nick Osborne Primary Center has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (C-) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.