- Enrollment
- 1,308
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Springfield, IL
Edwin a Lee Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Edwin a Lee Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 173708005593
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Edwin a Lee Elementary School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 89% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #2 of 5
- schools in Springfield · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 10.2:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 204
- students enrolled
Edwin a Lee Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 89% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Edwin a Lee Elementary School ranks #2 of 5 schools in Springfield, IL.
School address
District: Springfield Sd 186 · Illinois
NCES ID 173708005593 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Edwin a Lee Elementary School grew from 184 students in 2022-23 to 196 in 2023-24 (+6.5%).
Teacher FTE added 20.5 → 20.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+12 students YoY 173708005593 · Springfield, IL Other · SMALL · TRAD
204 enr · 10.2:1 · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Springfield High School (1,308 students)
Edwin a Lee Elementary School grew from 184 students in 2022-23 to 196 in 2023-24 (+6.5%). Teacher FTE added 20.5 → 20.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Edwin a Lee Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Springfield Hi
Springfield High School
1,308 students
- Springfield So
Springfield Southeast High Sch
1,229 students
- Lanphier High
Lanphier High School
1,117 students
- Benjamin Frank
Benjamin Franklin Middle School
709 students
- Early Learning
Early Learning Center
549 students
- This school 204
Edwin a Lee Elementary School
204 students
What this shows Edwin a Lee Elementary School reports 204 students on the CCD universe file.
How Edwin a Lee Elementary School compares
Edwin a Lee Elementary School is a growing 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 | 10.2:1 | ▼ 27% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 204 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.2:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
204
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
10.2:1
students per teacher
- 27% below state mean
Top 11% in Illinois - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
86.3%
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
$21,554
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 54.4%
White 28.9%
Two or More 13.7%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 54.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.1, Edwin a Lee Elementary School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Springfield Sd 186 reports $21,554 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Edwin a Lee Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Springfield Southeast High Sch | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lanphier High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Benjamin Franklin Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Early Learning Center | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Edwin a Lee Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,229
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,117
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 709
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 549
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar other schools in Springfield
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Early Learning Center
Standard public school
549 students 17.2:1 students per teacher
Harvard Park Elem School
Standard public school
370 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
Ridgely Elem School
Standard public school
343 students 18.1:1 students per teacher
Feitshans Elem Sch
Standard public school
288 students 11.5:1 students per teacher
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 (~204 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Edwin a Lee Elementary School
How many students attend Edwin a Lee Elementary School?
Edwin a Lee Elementary School has 204 students enrolled. It is a public school in Springfield, IL. CCD year-over-year: 184 (2022-23) → 196 (2023-24), up 12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Edwin a Lee Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Edwin a Lee Elementary School is 10.2:1, which is 27% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 35% 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 Edwin a Lee Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Edwin a Lee Elementary School is African American at 54.4% of enrollment, in Springfield, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Edwin a Lee Elementary School?
Edwin a Lee Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower 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 Edwin a Lee Elementary School rank among schools in Springfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Edwin a Lee Elementary School ranks #2 of 5 schools in Springfield, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Springfield on the city page.
What other schools are in Springfield Sd 186?
Besides Edwin a Lee Elementary School, Springfield Sd 186 also operates Springfield High School (1,308 students), Springfield Southeast High Sch (1,229 students), and Lanphier High School (1,117 students). See the Springfield Sd 186 district page for the complete list.