- Enrollment
- 2,342
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hamel, IL
Hamel Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Hamel Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 171353001644
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hamel Elementary School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Illinois schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 126
- students enrolled
Hamel Elementary School has class sizes larger than 97% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Edwardsville Cusd 7 · Illinois
NCES ID 171353001644 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Hamel Elementary School held near 123 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 6.8 → 7.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 171353001644 · Hamel, IL Other · SMALL · TRAD
126 enr · 21:1 · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Edwardsville High School (2,342 students)
Hamel Elementary School held near 123 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 6.8 → 7.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Hamel Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Edwardsville H
Edwardsville High School
2,342 students
- Liberty Middle 888
Liberty Middle School
888 students
- Lincoln Middle 736
Lincoln Middle School
736 students
- Albert Cassens 477
Albert Cassens Elementary
477 students
- Woodland Eleme 417
Woodland Elementary School
417 students
- This school 126
Hamel Elementary School
126 students
What this shows Hamel Elementary School reports 126 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hamel Elementary School compares
Hamel Elementary School 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 | 21:1 | ▲ 50% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 126 | top 92% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
126
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
21:1
students per teacher
- 50% above state mean
Top 97% in Illinois - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
17.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,335
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
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.
Student demographics
White 93.7%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%
Asian 2.4%
Two or More 0.8%
Largest group: White at 93.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.0, Hamel Elementary School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Edwardsville Cusd 7 reports $14,335 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hamel Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edwardsville High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Liberty Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Albert Cassens Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Woodland Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hamel Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 888
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 736
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 477
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 417
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~126 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hamel Elementary School
How many students attend Hamel Elementary School?
Hamel Elementary School has 126 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hamel, IL. CCD year-over-year: 127 (2022-23) → 123 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hamel Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hamel Elementary School is 21:1, which is 50% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 34% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hamel Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Hamel Elementary School is White at 93.7% of enrollment, in Hamel, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hamel Elementary School?
Hamel Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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).
What other schools are in Edwardsville Cusd 7?
Besides Hamel Elementary School, Edwardsville Cusd 7 also operates Edwardsville High School (2,342 students), Liberty Middle School (888 students), and Lincoln Middle School (736 students). See the Edwardsville Cusd 7 district page for the complete list.