Enrollment
681
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 170942006339
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 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 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of Illinois schools.
- #7 of 11
- elementary schools in Champaign · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.8:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 681
- students enrolled
International Prep Academy has class sizes smaller than 75% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, International Prep Academy ranks #7 of 11 elementary schools in Champaign, IL.
School address
District: Champaign Cusd 4 · Illinois
NCES ID 170942006339 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
48.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.8:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-16% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How International Prep Academy compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at International Prep Academy
International Prep Academy is a large elementary school in Champaign, Illinois, enrolling 681 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.8:1 puts it in the smaller third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 681 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (70%) and White (13%) (diversity index 47/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Champaign's elementary schools, it stands alongside Bottenfield Elem School (456 students): International Prep Academy is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (11.8:1 vs 15.6:1).
Champaign Cusd 4 also operates Central High School (1,666 students) and Centennial High School (1,476 students) alongside International Prep Academy.
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 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 | 11.8:1 | ▼ 16% | 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
11.8:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
681
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
11.8:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 25% in Illinois - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
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
$17,883
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
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.
Overview
Enrollment 681 Top 15% in Illinois - larger than 85% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 48.0
Students per teacher 11.8:1 -16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 170942006339
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 & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 32.9%
In-school suspensions 1
Out-of-school suspensions 11
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Champaign Cusd 4, which includes International Prep Academy.
$17,883
Per student
+5%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 63.3%
State 26.0%
Federal 10.7%
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 International Prep Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Centennial High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Franklin Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Edison Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher 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
- 1,666
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,476
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 711
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 665
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 647
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar elementary schools in Champaign
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Bottenfield Elem School
Standard public school
456 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
Stratton Elementary School
Standard public school
454 students 11.9:1 students per teacher
Robeson Elem School
Standard public school
439 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Westview Elem School
Standard public school
434 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
Dr Howard Elem School
Standard public school
426 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
Vernon L Barkstall Elementary Sch
Standard public school
426 students 12.4:1 students per teacher
Next steps
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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 11.8:1, which is 16% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 25% 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 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 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. 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 #7 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.
Is International Prep Academy a good school?
International Prep Academy earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of Illinois schools. 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 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.