- Enrollment
- 84
- Students per teacher
- 7.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Tamms, IL
Egyptian Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Egyptian Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 171359001656
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 70
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Egyptian Elem School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Tamms · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 151
- students enrolled
Egyptian Elem School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Egyptian Elem School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Tamms, IL.
School address
District: Egyptian Cusd 5 · Illinois
NCES ID 171359001656 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-34 students YoY
Egyptian Elem School shrank from 190 students in 2022-23 to 156 in 2023-24 (-17.9%).
Teacher FTE added 11.3 → 14.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-34 students YoY 171359001656 · Tamms, IL Other · SMALL · TRAD
151 enr · 13.7:1 · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Egyptian Sr High School (84 students)
Egyptian Elem School shrank from 190 students in 2022-23 to 156 in 2023-24 (-17.9%). Teacher FTE added 11.3 → 14.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Egyptian Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Egyptian Elem School
151 students
- Egyptian Sr Hi
Egyptian Sr High School
84 students
- Egyptian Jr Hi
Egyptian Jr High School
69 students
What this shows Egyptian Elem School reports 151 students on the CCD universe file.
How Egyptian Elem School compares
Egyptian Elem 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 | 13.7:1 | ▼ 2% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 151 | top 89% | - | - |
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.
151
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
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
23.8%
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
$16,366
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 151 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
30
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 19.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 74.8%
African American 12.6%
Two or More 12.6%
Largest group: White at 74.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.9, Egyptian Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Egyptian Cusd 5 reports $16,366 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Egyptian Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Egyptian Sr High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Egyptian Jr High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Egyptian Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 69
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~151 students)
Frequently asked questions about Egyptian Elem School
How many students attend Egyptian Elem School?
Egyptian Elem School has 151 students enrolled. It is a public school in Tamms, IL. CCD year-over-year: 190 (2022-23) → 156 (2023-24), down 34.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Egyptian Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Egyptian 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 Egyptian Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Egyptian Elem School is White at 74.8% of enrollment, in Tamms, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Egyptian Elem School?
Egyptian Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Egyptian Elem School rank among public schools in Tamms?
By Resource Investment Index, Egyptian Elem School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Tamms, 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 Egyptian Cusd 5?
Besides Egyptian Elem School, Egyptian Cusd 5 also operates Egyptian Sr High School (84 students) and Egyptian Jr High School (69 students). See the Egyptian Cusd 5 district page for the complete list.