- Enrollment
- 383
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Farmington, IL
Farmington Central Elem Sch
Federal NCES profile for Farmington Central Elem Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 170004405738
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Farmington Central Elem Sch earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Illinois schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Farmington · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.2:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 633
- students enrolled
Farmington Central Elem Sch has class sizes larger than 81% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Farmington Central Elem Sch ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Farmington, IL.
School address
District: Farmington Central Cusd 265 · Illinois
NCES ID 170004405738 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Farmington Central Elem Sch held near 620 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 39.0 → 40.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 170004405738 · Farmington, IL Other · MID · TRAD
633 enr · 16.2:1 · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Farmington Central High Sch (383 students)
Farmington Central Elem Sch held near 620 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 39.0 → 40.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Farmington Central Elem Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Farmington Central Elem Sch
633 students
- Farmington Cen
Farmington Central High Sch
383 students
- Farmington Cen 253
Farmington Central Jr High Sch
253 students
What this shows Farmington Central Elem Sch reports 633 students on the CCD universe file.
How Farmington Central Elem Sch compares
Farmington Central Elem Sch held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.2:1 | ▲ 16% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 633 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
633
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 81% in Illinois - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
13.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,163
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.7%
Two or More 5.5%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%
African American 0.6%
Largest group: White at 90.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.3, Farmington Central Elem Sch is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Farmington Central Cusd 265 reports $13,163 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Farmington Central Elem Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmington Central High Sch | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Farmington Central Jr High Sch | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Farmington Central Elem Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 253
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~633 students)
Frequently asked questions about Farmington Central Elem Sch
How many students attend Farmington Central Elem Sch?
Farmington Central Elem Sch has 633 students enrolled. It is a public school in Farmington, IL. CCD year-over-year: 622 (2022-23) → 620 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Farmington Central Elem Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Farmington Central Elem Sch is 16.2:1, which is 16% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Farmington Central Elem Sch?
The largest demographic group at Farmington Central Elem Sch is White at 90.7% of enrollment, in Farmington, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Farmington Central Elem Sch?
Farmington Central Elem Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Farmington Central Elem Sch rank among public schools in Farmington?
By Resource Investment Index, Farmington Central Elem Sch ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Farmington, 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 Farmington Central Cusd 265?
Besides Farmington Central Elem Sch, Farmington Central Cusd 265 also operates Farmington Central High Sch (383 students) and Farmington Central Jr High Sch (253 students). See the Farmington Central Cusd 265 district page for the complete list.