- Enrollment
- 249
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Glasford, IL
Illini Bluffs Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Illini Bluffs Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 171996002252
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Illini Bluffs Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Illinois schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Glasford · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.2:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 425
- students enrolled
Illini Bluffs Elementary School has class sizes larger than 71% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Illini Bluffs Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Glasford, IL.
School address
District: Illini Bluffs Cusd 327 · Illinois
NCES ID 171996002252 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Illini Bluffs Elementary School held near 428 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 28.5 → 29.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 171996002252 · Glasford, IL Other · SMALL · TRAD
425 enr · 15.2:1 · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Illini Bluffs High School (249 students)
Illini Bluffs Elementary School held near 428 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 28.5 → 29.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Illini Bluffs Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Illini Bluffs Elementary School
425 students
- Illini Bluffs
Illini Bluffs High School
249 students
- Illini Bluffs
Illini Bluffs Middle School
181 students
What this shows Illini Bluffs Elementary School reports 425 students on the CCD universe file.
How Illini Bluffs Elementary School compares
Illini Bluffs 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 | 15.2:1 | ▲ 9% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 425 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
425
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 71% in Illinois - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.6%
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
$13,090
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 425 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.
Student demographics
White 92.0%
Two or More 4.9%
Hispanic or Latino 1.9%
African American 0.9%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 92.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.1, Illini Bluffs Elementary School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Illini Bluffs Cusd 327 reports $13,090 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Illini Bluffs Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Illini Bluffs High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Illini Bluffs Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Illini Bluffs Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 181
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~425 students)
Frequently asked questions about Illini Bluffs Elementary School
How many students attend Illini Bluffs Elementary School?
Illini Bluffs Elementary School has 425 students enrolled. It is a public school in Glasford, IL. CCD year-over-year: 425 (2022-23) → 428 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Illini Bluffs Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Illini Bluffs Elementary School is 15.2:1, which is 9% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Illini Bluffs Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Illini Bluffs Elementary School is White at 92.0% of enrollment, in Glasford, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Illini Bluffs Elementary School?
Illini Bluffs Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Illini Bluffs Elementary School rank among public schools in Glasford?
By Resource Investment Index, Illini Bluffs Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Glasford, 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 Illini Bluffs Cusd 327?
Besides Illini Bluffs Elementary School, Illini Bluffs Cusd 327 also operates Illini Bluffs High School (249 students) and Illini Bluffs Middle School (181 students). See the Illini Bluffs Cusd 327 district page for the complete list.