Enrollment
75
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 171386001734
Elverado Intermediate School — Vergennes, IL
Federal NCES profile for Elverado Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 35/100.
👥 Class size 53
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 23
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Elverado Cusd 196 · Illinois
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
7.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.7:1
vs 14.6:1 Illinois avg
-20% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Elverado Intermediate School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Elverado Intermediate School reports 75 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 7.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 20% below the Illinois state mean of 14.6:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 26% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 30.7% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Elverado Cusd 196 spends $15,719 per pupil district-wide, below the Illinois average of $20,099 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 27.6% from local sources (property taxes), 59.2% from the state, and 13.1% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (F), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Elverado Intermediate School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Illinois state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.7:1 | ▼ 20% | 14.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 75 | top 3% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
11.7:1
students per teacher
— 20% below state mean
Top 24% in Illinois — lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
30.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,719
per pupil, district-wide
— below Illinois avg of $20,099
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
6
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 75 Top 3% in Illinois — larger than 97% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 7.0
Students per teacher 11.7:1 -20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 171386001734
Student demographics
White 78.7%
African American 8.0%
Hispanic or Latino 6.7%
Two or More 5.3%
Asian 1.3%
Largest group: White at 78.7% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 30.7%
In-school suspensions 6
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Elverado Cusd 196, which includes Elverado Intermediate School.
$15,719
Per student
-22%
vs Illinois
Avg $20,099
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 27.6%
State 59.2%
Federal 13.1%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 102
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Enrollment
- 102
- Students per teacher
- 9.3:1
- Enrollment
- 69
- Students per teacher
- 9.1:1
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Elverado Intermediate School
How many students attend Elverado Intermediate School?
Elverado Intermediate School has 75 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Vergennes, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elverado Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Elverado Intermediate School is 11.7:1, which is 20% lower than the Illinois average of 14.6:1 and 26% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Elverado Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at Elverado Intermediate School is White at 78.7%. The school serves a diverse student body in Vergennes, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Elverado Intermediate School?
Elverado Intermediate School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.