Enrollment
384
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.7:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How East Side Elementary School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at East Side Elementary School
East Side Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Mc Leansboro, Illinois, enrolling 384 students.
At 13.7:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Illinois median, within a few percentage points of the 14:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
With 384 students, its enrollment sits close to the Illinois median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (94% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 12/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 384 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
16.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Hamilton Co Cusd 10 spends $12,246 per pupil, 28% below the Illinois average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 15.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Hamilton Co Cusd 10 also operates Hamilton County Jr/Sr High School (480 students) and Dahlgren Elem School (139 students) alongside East Side Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How East Side Elementary School compares
East Side Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,246
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hamilton Co Cusd 10, which includes East Side Elementary School.
$12,246
Per student
-28%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 31.8%
State 52.6%
Federal 15.5%
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.
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
- 480
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 139
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 88
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Illinois, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~384 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Mc Leansboro on the city page.
Is East Side Elementary School a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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