Enrollment
88
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mc Leansboro, IL
Hamilton County Preschool Center
Federal NCES profile for Hamilton County Preschool Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 171079005155
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 82
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hamilton County Preschool Center earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Illinois schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Illinois.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Mc Leansboro · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 88
- students enrolled
Hamilton County Preschool Center has class sizes larger than 97% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hamilton County Preschool Center ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Mc Leansboro, IL.
School address
District: Hamilton Co Cusd 10 · Illinois
NCES ID 171079005155 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
4.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+57% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hamilton County Preschool Center compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hamilton County Preschool Center
Hamilton County Preschool Center is a small combined-grade school in Mc Leansboro, Illinois, enrolling 88 students.
Class loads run heavy: 22:1 is larger than about 97% of Illinois schools and 57% above the 14:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 96% of Illinois schools, with 88 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (86% of enrollment) (diversity index 24/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 88 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
The surrounding Hamilton Co Cusd 10 spends $12,246 per pupil, 28% below the Illinois average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 15.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Mc Leansboro's public schools, it stands alongside Hamilton County Jr/Sr High School (480 students): Hamilton County Preschool Center is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (22:1 vs 16.6:1).
Hamilton Co Cusd 10 also operates Hamilton County Jr/Sr High School (480 students) and East Side Elementary School (384 students) alongside Hamilton County Preschool Center.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Hamilton County Preschool Center compares
Hamilton County Preschool Center on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22:1 | ▲ 57% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 88 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
88
Bigger than 9% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
22:1
students per teacher
- 57% 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.
Funding equity
$12,246
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 88 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 86.4%
Hispanic or Latino 9.1%
Two or More 4.5%
Largest group: White at 86.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.3, Hamilton County Preschool Center is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hamilton Co Cusd 10, which includes Hamilton County Preschool Center.
$12,246
Per student
-28%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 31.8%
State 52.6%
Federal 15.5%
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.
How Hamilton County Preschool Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton County Jr/Sr High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| East Side Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dahlgren Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hamilton County Preschool Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 480
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 384
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 139
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Similar other schools in Mc Leansboro
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Illinois, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~88 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Hamilton County Preschool Center
How many students attend Hamilton County Preschool Center?
Hamilton County Preschool Center has 88 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mc Leansboro, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hamilton County Preschool Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Hamilton County Preschool Center is 22:1, which is 57% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 40% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hamilton County Preschool Center?
The largest demographic group at Hamilton County Preschool Center is White at 86.4% of enrollment, in Mc Leansboro, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hamilton County Preschool Center?
Hamilton County Preschool Center has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hamilton County Preschool Center rank among public schools in Mc Leansboro?
By Resource Investment Index, Hamilton County Preschool Center ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Mc Leansboro, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Mc Leansboro on the city page.
Is Hamilton County Preschool Center a good school?
Hamilton County Preschool Center earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Illinois schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Illinois. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Hamilton Co Cusd 10?
Besides Hamilton County Preschool Center, Hamilton Co Cusd 10 also operates Hamilton County Jr/Sr High School (480 students), East Side Elementary School (384 students), and Dahlgren Elem School (139 students). See the Hamilton Co Cusd 10 district page for the complete list.
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