- Enrollment
- 1,666
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Champaign, IL
International Prep Academy
Federal NCES profile for International Prep Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 170942006339
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
International Prep Academy earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #8 of 11
- elementary schools in Champaign · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 681
- students enrolled
International Prep Academy has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, International Prep Academy ranks #8 of 11 elementary schools in Champaign, IL.
School address
District: Champaign Cusd 4 · Illinois
NCES ID 170942006339 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD universe card
School universe 170942006339 · Champaign, IL Elementary · MID · TRAD
681 enr · 14.2:1 · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Central High School (1,666 students)
Resource Investment Index #8 of 11 elementary schools in Champaign. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
International Prep Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Central High S
Central High School
1,666 students
- Centennial Hig
Centennial High School
1,476 students
- Jefferson Midd
Jefferson Middle School
711 students
- This school
International Prep Academy
681 students
- Franklin Middl 665
Franklin Middle School
665 students
- Edison Middle 647
Edison Middle School
647 students
What this shows International Prep Academy reports 681 students on the CCD universe file.
How International Prep Academy compares
International Prep Academy on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.2:1 | ▲ 1% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 681 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
681
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 60% in Illinois - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
32.9%
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
$21,009
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 70.2%
White 13.4%
African American 11.2%
Two or More 4.7%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 70.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.4, International Prep Academy is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Champaign Cusd 4, which includes International Prep Academy.
$21,009
Per student
+15%
vs Illinois
Avg $18,196
+19%
vs U.S.
Avg $17,658
Revenue mix
Local 63.3%
State 26.0%
Federal 10.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2022-23 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How International Prep Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Centennial High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Franklin Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Edison Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to International Prep Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,476
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 711
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 665
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 647
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar elementary schools in Champaign
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Bottenfield Elem School
Standard public school
456 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Stratton Elementary School
Standard public school
454 students 11.3:1 students per teacher
Robeson Elem School
Standard public school
439 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Westview Elem School
Standard public school
434 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
Dr Howard Elem School
Standard public school
426 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Vernon L Barkstall Elementary Sch
Standard public school
426 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
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 (~681 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about International Prep Academy
How many students attend International Prep Academy?
International Prep Academy has 681 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Champaign, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at International Prep Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at International Prep Academy is 14.2:1, which is 1% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of International Prep Academy?
The largest demographic group at International Prep Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 70.2% of enrollment, in Champaign, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for International Prep Academy?
International Prep Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower 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).
How does International Prep Academy rank among elementary schools in Champaign?
By Resource Investment Index, International Prep Academy ranks #8 of 11 elementary schools in Champaign, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Champaign on the city page.
What other schools are in Champaign Cusd 4?
Besides International Prep Academy, Champaign Cusd 4 also operates Central High School (1,666 students), Centennial High School (1,476 students), and Jefferson Middle School (711 students). See the Champaign Cusd 4 district page for the complete list.
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