- Enrollment
- 660
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Macomb, IL
Edison Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Edison Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 172392002605
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Edison Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of Illinois schools.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Macomb · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 397
- students enrolled
Edison Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 71% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Edison Elementary School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Macomb, IL.
School address
District: Macomb Cusd 185 · Illinois
NCES ID 172392002605 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-57 students YoY
Edison Elementary School shrank from 432 students in 2022-23 to 375 in 2023-24 (-13.2%).
Teacher FTE added 33.0 → 34.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-57 students YoY 172392002605 · Macomb, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
397 enr · 12:1 · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Macomb Senior High School (660 students)
Edison Elementary School shrank from 432 students in 2022-23 to 375 in 2023-24 (-13.2%). Teacher FTE added 33.0 → 34.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Edison Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Macomb Senior
Macomb Senior High School
660 students
- Macomb Junior
Macomb Junior High School
479 students
- Lincoln Elem S
Lincoln Elem School
412 students
- This school
Edison Elementary School
397 students
- Macarthur Earl 127
Macarthur Early Childhood Center
127 students
What this shows Edison Elementary School reports 397 students on the CCD universe file.
How Edison Elementary School compares
Edison Elementary 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 | 12:1 | ▼ 14% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 397 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
397
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
12:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 29% in Illinois - lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
20.2%
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
$16,653
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 30 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 67.3%
African American 18.6%
Two or More 9.6%
Hispanic or Latino 2.8%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 67.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.2, Edison Elementary School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Macomb Cusd 185 reports $16,653 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Edison Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Macomb Senior High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Macomb Junior High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Macarthur Early Childhood Center | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Edison Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 479
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 412
- Students per teacher
- 9.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 127
- Students per teacher
- 31.8:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Similar elementary schools in Macomb
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~397 students)
Frequently asked questions about Edison Elementary School
How many students attend Edison Elementary School?
Edison Elementary School has 397 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Macomb, IL. CCD year-over-year: 432 (2022-23) → 375 (2023-24), down 57.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Edison Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Edison Elementary School is 12:1, which is 14% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 24% 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 Edison Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Edison Elementary School is White at 67.3% of enrollment, in Macomb, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Edison Elementary School?
Edison Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Edison Elementary School rank among public schools in Macomb?
By Resource Investment Index, Edison Elementary School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Macomb, 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 Macomb on the city page.
What other schools are in Macomb Cusd 185?
Besides Edison Elementary School, Macomb Cusd 185 also operates Macomb Senior High School (660 students), Macomb Junior High School (479 students), and Lincoln Elem School (412 students). See the Macomb Cusd 185 district page for the complete list.