- Enrollment
- 236
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hartford, IL
Hartford Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Hartford Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 174305004319
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hartford Elem School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 172
- students enrolled
Hartford Elem School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Wood River-Hartford Esd 15 · Illinois
NCES ID 174305004319 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Hartford Elem School held near 159 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 13.2 → 12.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 174305004319 · Hartford, IL Other · SMALL · TRAD
172 enr · 13.2:1 · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Lewis-Clark Elem School (236 students)
Hartford Elem School held near 159 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 13.2 → 12.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Hartford Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lewis-Clark El
Lewis-Clark Elem School
236 students
- This school
Hartford Elem School
172 students
- Lewis-Clark Jr
Lewis-Clark Jr High School
171 students
What this shows Hartford Elem School reports 172 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hartford Elem School compares
Hartford Elem 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 | 13.2:1 | ▼ 6% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 172 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
172
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 45% in Illinois - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
25.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$18,522
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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 79.1%
Two or More 11.0%
African American 5.2%
Hispanic or Latino 4.7%
Largest group: White at 79.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.7, Hartford Elem School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Wood River-Hartford Esd 15 reports $18,522 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hartford Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lewis-Clark Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lewis-Clark Jr High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hartford Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 171
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
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 (~172 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hartford Elem School
How many students attend Hartford Elem School?
Hartford Elem School has 172 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hartford, IL. CCD year-over-year: 166 (2022-23) → 159 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hartford Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hartford Elem School is 13.2:1, which is 6% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 16% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hartford Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Hartford Elem School is White at 79.1% of enrollment, in Hartford, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hartford Elem School?
Hartford Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Wood River-Hartford Esd 15?
Besides Hartford Elem School, Wood River-Hartford Esd 15 also operates Lewis-Clark Elem School (236 students) and Lewis-Clark Jr High School (171 students). See the Wood River-Hartford Esd 15 district page for the complete list.