- Enrollment
- 330
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Illinois City, IL
Illinois City Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Illinois City Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 173444003547
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 91
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Illinois City Elem School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Illinois schools.
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 27:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 108
- students enrolled
Illinois City Elem School has class sizes larger than 99% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Rockridge Cusd 300 · Illinois
NCES ID 173444003547 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+51 students YoY
Illinois City Elem School grew from 63 students in 2022-23 to 114 in 2023-24 (+81.0%).
Teacher FTE added 4.8 → 9.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+51 students YoY 173444003547 · Illinois City, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
108 enr · 27:1 · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Rockridge High School (330 students)
Illinois City Elem School grew from 63 students in 2022-23 to 114 in 2023-24 (+81.0%). Teacher FTE added 4.8 → 9.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Illinois City Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Rockridge High
Rockridge High School
330 students
- Andalusia Elem
Andalusia Elem School
272 students
- Rockridge Jr H
Rockridge Jr High School
234 students
- Taylor Ridge E
Taylor Ridge Elem School
138 students
- This school 108
Illinois City Elem School
108 students
What this shows Illinois City Elem School reports 108 students on the CCD universe file.
How Illinois City Elem School compares
Illinois City Elem School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 27:1 | ▲ 93% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 108 | top 94% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
27:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
108
Bigger than 11% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
27:1
students per teacher
- 93% above state mean
Top 99% in Illinois - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
3.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$14,345
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 92.6%
Hispanic or Latino 3.7%
Two or More 3.7%
Largest group: White at 92.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.0, Illinois City Elem School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Rockridge Cusd 300 reports $14,345 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Illinois City Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rockridge High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Andalusia Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rockridge Jr High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Taylor Ridge Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Illinois City Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 272
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 234
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 138
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~108 students)
Frequently asked questions about Illinois City Elem School
How many students attend Illinois City Elem School?
Illinois City Elem School has 108 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Illinois City, IL. CCD year-over-year: 63 (2022-23) → 114 (2023-24), up 51.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Illinois City Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Illinois City Elem School is 27:1, which is 93% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 72% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Illinois City Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Illinois City Elem School is White at 92.6% of enrollment, in Illinois City, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Illinois City Elem School?
Illinois City Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Rockridge Cusd 300?
Besides Illinois City Elem School, Rockridge Cusd 300 also operates Rockridge High School (330 students), Andalusia Elem School (272 students), and Rockridge Jr High School (234 students). See the Rockridge Cusd 300 district page for the complete list.