- Enrollment
- 421
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fulton, IL
Early Step Pre-School
Federal NCES profile for Early Step Pre-School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 173395004920
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Early Step Pre-School earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Illinois schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Illinois.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Fulton · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 32.5:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 65
- students enrolled
Early Step Pre-School has class sizes larger than 99% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Early Step Pre-School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Fulton, IL.
School address
District: River Bend Cusd 2 · Illinois
NCES ID 173395004920 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Early Step Pre-School shrank from 50 students in 2022-23 to 39 in 2023-24 (-22.0%).
Teacher FTE held 2.0 → 2.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-11 students YoY 173395004920 · Fulton, IL Other · SMALL · TRAD
65 enr · 32.5:1 · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: Fulton Elem School (421 students)
Early Step Pre-School shrank from 50 students in 2022-23 to 39 in 2023-24 (-22.0%). Teacher FTE held 2.0 → 2.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Early Step Pre-School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fulton Elem Sc
Fulton Elem School
421 students
- Fulton High Sc
Fulton High School
284 students
- River Bend Mid
River Bend Middle School
228 students
- This school 65
Early Step Pre-School
65 students
What this shows Early Step Pre-School reports 65 students on the CCD universe file.
How Early Step Pre-School compares
Early Step Pre-School is a shrinking 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 | 32.5:1 | ▲ 132% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 65 | top 98% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
32.5:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
65
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
32.5:1
students per teacher
- 132% above state mean
Top 99% in Illinois - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$13,837
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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.
Student demographics
White 93.8%
African American 1.5%
Hispanic or Latino 1.5%
Asian 1.5%
Two or More 1.5%
Largest group: White at 93.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.9, Early Step Pre-School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for River Bend Cusd 2 reports $13,837 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Early Step Pre-School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fulton Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fulton High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| River Bend Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Early Step Pre-School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 284
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 228
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~65 students)
Frequently asked questions about Early Step Pre-School
How many students attend Early Step Pre-School?
Early Step Pre-School has 65 students enrolled. It is a public school in Fulton, IL. CCD year-over-year: 50 (2022-23) → 39 (2023-24), down 11.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Early Step Pre-School?
The student-teacher ratio at Early Step Pre-School is 32.5:1, which is 132% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 107% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Early Step Pre-School?
The largest demographic group at Early Step Pre-School is White at 93.8% of enrollment, in Fulton, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Early Step Pre-School?
Early Step Pre-School has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Early Step Pre-School rank among public schools in Fulton?
By Resource Investment Index, Early Step Pre-School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Fulton, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in River Bend Cusd 2?
Besides Early Step Pre-School, River Bend Cusd 2 also operates Fulton Elem School (421 students), Fulton High School (284 students), and River Bend Middle School (228 students). See the River Bend Cusd 2 district page for the complete list.