- Enrollment
- 1,812
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Rock Island, IL
Earl H Hanson Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Earl H Hanson Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 173441003527
👥 S:T ratio 69
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 60
📋 Attendance 24
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Earl H Hanson Elem School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #1 of 7
- schools in Rock Island · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 7.7:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 201
- students enrolled
Earl H Hanson Elem School has class sizes smaller than 98% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Earl H Hanson Elem School ranks #1 of 7 schools in Rock Island, IL.
School address
District: Rock Island Sd 41 · Illinois
NCES ID 173441003527 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
Earl H Hanson Elem School grew from 209 students in 2022-23 to 228 in 2023-24 (+9.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 26.3 → 25.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+19 students YoY 173441003527 · Rock Island, IL Other · SMALL · TRAD
201 enr · 7.7:1 · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Rock Island High School (1,812 students)
Earl H Hanson Elem School grew from 209 students in 2022-23 to 228 in 2023-24 (+9.1%). Teacher FTE lost 26.3 → 25.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Earl H Hanson Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Rock Island Hi
Rock Island High School
1,812 students
- Rock Island Ac 540
Rock Island Academy
540 students
- Washington Jr 529
Washington Jr High School
529 students
- Eugene Field E 496
Eugene Field Elem School
496 students
- Ricms 462
Ricms
462 students
- This school 201
Earl H Hanson Elem School
201 students
What this shows Earl H Hanson Elem School reports 201 students on the CCD universe file.
How Earl H Hanson Elem School compares
Earl H Hanson Elem School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 7.7:1 | ▼ 45% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 201 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.7:1
Leaner classes than 96% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
201
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
7.7:1
students per teacher
- 45% below state mean
Top 2% in Illinois - lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
30.3%
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
$20,881
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 201 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 28 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 40.8%
Asian 19.9%
White 16.4%
Two or More 13.9%
Hispanic or Latino 7.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 40.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.2, Earl H Hanson Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Rock Island Sd 41 reports $20,881 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Earl H Hanson Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rock Island High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rock Island Academy | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington Jr High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eugene Field Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ricms | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Earl H Hanson Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 540
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 529
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 496
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 462
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar other schools in Rock Island
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Rock Island Academy
Standard public school
540 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Ricms
Standard public school
462 students 16.5:1 students per teacher
Horace Mann Elc
Standard public school
387 students 38.7:1 students per teacher
Frances Willard Elem School
Standard public school
312 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
Longfellow Elem School
Standard public school
262 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Ridgewood Elem School
Standard public school
260 students 11.8:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~201 students)
Frequently asked questions about Earl H Hanson Elem School
How many students attend Earl H Hanson Elem School?
Earl H Hanson Elem School has 201 students enrolled. It is a public school in Rock Island, IL. CCD year-over-year: 209 (2022-23) → 228 (2023-24), up 19.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Earl H Hanson Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Earl H Hanson Elem School is 7.7:1, which is 45% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 51% 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 Earl H Hanson Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Earl H Hanson Elem School is African American at 40.8% of enrollment, in Rock Island, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Earl H Hanson Elem School?
Earl H Hanson Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher 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 Earl H Hanson Elem School rank among schools in Rock Island?
By Resource Investment Index, Earl H Hanson Elem School ranks #1 of 7 schools in Rock Island, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Rock Island on the city page.
What other schools are in Rock Island Sd 41?
Besides Earl H Hanson Elem School, Rock Island Sd 41 also operates Rock Island High School (1,812 students), Rock Island Academy (540 students), and Washington Jr High School (529 students). See the Rock Island Sd 41 district page for the complete list.