Enrollment
276
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Rantoul, IL
Eastlawn Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Eastlawn Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 173321003440
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Eastlawn Elem School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Rantoul · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 276
- students enrolled
Eastlawn Elem School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Eastlawn Elem School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Rantoul, IL.
School address
District: Rantoul City Sd 137 · Illinois
NCES ID 173321003440 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.7:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Eastlawn Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Eastlawn Elem School
Eastlawn Elem School is a mid-sized elementary school in Rantoul, Illinois, enrolling 276 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.
Enrollment of 276 puts it in the smaller third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (56%) and African American (21%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 62/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 68.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 17.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 59 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 276 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Rantoul's elementary schools, it stands alongside Broadmeadow Elem School (231 students): Eastlawn Elem School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (13.7:1 vs 10.2:1).
Rantoul City Sd 137 also operates J W Eater Jr High School (477 students) and Pleasant Acres Elem School (293 students) alongside Eastlawn Elem 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 Eastlawn Elem School compares
Eastlawn Elem 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 | 276 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
276
Bigger than 29% 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 51% in Illinois - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
68.8%
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
$18,718
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
23
in-school suspensions + 36 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 276 Top 68% in Illinois - larger than 32% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 23.0
Students per teacher 13.7:1 -2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 173321003440
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 55.8%
African American 20.7%
White 14.1%
Two or More 8.0%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 55.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.9, Eastlawn Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 68.8%
In-school suspensions 23
Out-of-school suspensions 36
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Rantoul City Sd 137, which includes Eastlawn Elem School.
$18,718
Per student
+10%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 23.1%
State 59.1%
Federal 17.7%
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 Eastlawn Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| J W Eater Jr High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pleasant Acres Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Broadmeadow Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northview Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Eastlawn Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 477
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 293
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 231
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 218
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar elementary schools in Rantoul
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Eastlawn Elem School
How many students attend Eastlawn Elem School?
Eastlawn Elem School has 276 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Rantoul, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eastlawn Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Eastlawn Elem 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 Eastlawn Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Eastlawn Elem School is Hispanic or Latino at 55.8% of enrollment, in Rantoul, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Eastlawn Elem School?
Eastlawn Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Eastlawn Elem School rank among elementary schools in Rantoul?
By Resource Investment Index, Eastlawn Elem School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Rantoul, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Rantoul on the city page.
Is Eastlawn Elem School a good school?
Eastlawn Elem School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also more 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 Rantoul City Sd 137?
Besides Eastlawn Elem School, Rantoul City Sd 137 also operates J W Eater Jr High School (477 students), Pleasant Acres Elem School (293 students), and Broadmeadow Elem School (231 students). See the Rantoul City Sd 137 district page for the complete list.