- Enrollment
- 582
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Kewanee, IL
Irving Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Irving Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 172100002379
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Irving Elem School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Kewanee · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.3:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 242
- students enrolled
Irving Elem School has class sizes larger than 88% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Irving Elem School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Kewanee, IL.
School address
District: Kewanee Cusd 229 · Illinois
NCES ID 172100002379 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+28 students YoY
Irving Elem School grew from 221 students in 2022-23 to 249 in 2023-24 (+12.7%).
Teacher FTE added 14.5 → 16.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+28 students YoY 172100002379 · Kewanee, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
242 enr · 17.3:1 · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Kewanee High School (582 students)
Irving Elem School grew from 221 students in 2022-23 to 249 in 2023-24 (+12.7%). Teacher FTE added 14.5 → 16.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Irving Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Kewanee High S
Kewanee High School
582 students
- Central Elem
Central Elem
353 students
- This school
Irving Elem School
242 students
- Belle Alexande
Belle Alexander Elem School
241 students
- Central Junior
Central Junior High
235 students
- Lyle School 173
Lyle School
173 students
What this shows Irving Elem School reports 242 students on the CCD universe file.
How Irving Elem School compares
Irving 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 | 17.3:1 | ▲ 24% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 242 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.3:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
242
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
17.3:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 88% in Illinois - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
29.8%
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
$13,322
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 242 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 56.6%
Hispanic or Latino 26.9%
Two or More 10.3%
African American 5.8%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 56.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.3, Irving Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Kewanee Cusd 229 reports $13,322 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Irving Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kewanee High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central Elem | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Belle Alexander Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central Junior High | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lyle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Irving Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 353
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 241
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 235
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 173
- Students per teacher
- 28.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar elementary schools in Kewanee
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~242 students)
Frequently asked questions about Irving Elem School
How many students attend Irving Elem School?
Irving Elem School has 242 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Kewanee, IL. CCD year-over-year: 221 (2022-23) → 249 (2023-24), up 28.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Irving Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Irving Elem School is 17.3:1, which is 24% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Irving Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Irving Elem School is White at 56.6% of enrollment, in Kewanee, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Irving Elem School?
Irving Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Irving Elem School rank among elementary schools in Kewanee?
By Resource Investment Index, Irving Elem School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Kewanee, 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 Kewanee on the city page.
What other schools are in Kewanee Cusd 229?
Besides Irving Elem School, Kewanee Cusd 229 also operates Kewanee High School (582 students), Central Elem (353 students), and Belle Alexander Elem School (241 students). See the Kewanee Cusd 229 district page for the complete list.