- Enrollment
- 480
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Mc Leansboro, IL
East Side Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for East Side Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 171079001309
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Side Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Mc Leansboro · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 384
- students enrolled
East Side Elementary School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Side Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Mc Leansboro, IL.
School address
District: Hamilton Co Cusd 10 · Illinois
NCES ID 171079001309 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
East Side Elementary School held near 410 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 28.9 → 27.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 171079001309 · Mc Leansboro, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
384 enr · 13.7:1 · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Hamilton County Jr/Sr High School (480 students)
East Side Elementary School held near 410 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 28.9 → 27.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
East Side Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hamilton Count
Hamilton County Jr/Sr High School
480 students
- This school
East Side Elementary School
384 students
- Dahlgren Elem 139
Dahlgren Elem School
139 students
- Hamilton Count 88
Hamilton County Preschool Center
88 students
What this shows East Side Elementary School reports 384 students on the CCD universe file.
How East Side Elementary School compares
East Side Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.7:1 | ▼ 2% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 384 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
384
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 52% in Illinois - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,481
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 384 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 93.8%
Hispanic or Latino 3.9%
African American 1.6%
Two or More 0.8%
Largest group: White at 93.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.8, East Side Elementary School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Hamilton Co Cusd 10 reports $12,481 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How East Side Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton County Jr/Sr High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dahlgren Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hamilton County Preschool Center | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Side Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 139
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 88
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~384 students)
Frequently asked questions about East Side Elementary School
How many students attend East Side Elementary School?
East Side Elementary School has 384 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Mc Leansboro, IL. CCD year-over-year: 419 (2022-23) → 410 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Side Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at East Side Elementary School is 13.7:1, which is 2% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 13% 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 East Side Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at East Side Elementary School is White at 93.8% of enrollment, in Mc Leansboro, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Side Elementary School?
East Side Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical 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 East Side Elementary School rank among public schools in Mc Leansboro?
By Resource Investment Index, East Side Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Mc Leansboro, 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 Hamilton Co Cusd 10?
Besides East Side Elementary School, Hamilton Co Cusd 10 also operates Hamilton County Jr/Sr High School (480 students), Dahlgren Elem School (139 students), and Hamilton County Preschool Center (88 students). See the Hamilton Co Cusd 10 district page for the complete list.