Enrollment
353
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 171641005693
Genoa Elementary School — Genoa, IL
Federal NCES profile for Genoa Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 50/100.
👥 Class size 41
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 79
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: Genoa Kingston Cusd 424 · 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)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.7:1
vs 14.6:1 Illinois avg
+1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Genoa Elementary School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Genoa Elementary School reports 353 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 23.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 1% above the Illinois state mean of 14.6:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 8% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 8.5% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Genoa Kingston Cusd 424 spends $17,738 per pupil district-wide, below the Illinois average of $20,099 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 45.4% from local sources (property taxes), 47.4% from the state, and 7.2% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (C-), 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 Genoa Elementary 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 | 14.7:1 | ▲ 1% | 14.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 353 | top 46% | — | — |
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
14.7:1
students per teacher
— 1% above state mean
Top 66% in Illinois — lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
8.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 10% — strong attendance relative to the post-pandemic national landscape.
Funding equity
$17,738
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
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 353 Top 46% in Illinois — larger than 54% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 23.0
Students per teacher 14.7:1 +1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 171641005693
Student demographics
White 73.1%
Hispanic or Latino 23.2%
Two or More 2.0%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 73.1% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 8.5%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Genoa Kingston Cusd 424, which includes Genoa Elementary School.
$17,738
Per student
-12%
vs Illinois
Avg $20,099
-9%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 45.4%
State 47.4%
Federal 7.2%
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
- 485
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Enrollment
- 355
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Enrollment
- 310
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Genoa Elementary School
How many students attend Genoa Elementary School?
Genoa Elementary School has 353 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Genoa, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Genoa Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Genoa Elementary School is 14.7:1, which is 1% higher than the Illinois average of 14.6:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Genoa Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Genoa Elementary School is White at 73.1%. The school serves a diverse student body in Genoa, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Genoa Elementary School?
Genoa Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (C-) 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.