- Enrollment
- 382
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Litchfield, IL
J D Colt Elem School
Federal NCES profile for J D Colt Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 172325002558
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 64
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
J D Colt Elem School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Litchfield · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 178
- students enrolled
J D Colt Elem School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, J D Colt Elem School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Litchfield, IL.
School address
District: Litchfield Cusd 12 · Illinois
NCES ID 172325002558 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD campus card
178 on latest CCD 172325002558 · Litchfield, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
178 enr · 13.7:1 · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Litchfield Senior High School (382 students)
Resource Investment Index #1 of 3 elementary schools in Litchfield. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
J D Colt Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Litchfield Sen
Litchfield Senior High School
382 students
- Russell Elem S
Russell Elem School
355 students
- Litchfield Mid
Litchfield Middle School
282 students
- This school
J D Colt Elem School
178 students
- Madison Park E
Madison Park Elem School
160 students
- Litchfield Pre 100
Litchfield Prekindergarten
100 students
What this shows J D Colt Elem School reports 178 students on the CCD universe file.
How J D Colt Elem School compares
J D Colt Elem School vs Illinois and U.S. means on staffing and lunch eligibility.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.7:1 | ▼ 2% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 178 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
178
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 52% in Illinois - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
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
$16,533
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 178 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.
Programs
District finance for Litchfield Cusd 12 reports $16,533 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How J D Colt Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Litchfield Senior High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Russell Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Litchfield Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Madison Park Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Litchfield Prekindergarten | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to J D Colt Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 355
- Students per teacher
- 27.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 282
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 160
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 100
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar elementary schools in Litchfield
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 (~178 students)
Frequently asked questions about J D Colt Elem School
How many students attend J D Colt Elem School?
J D Colt Elem School has 178 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Litchfield, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at J D Colt Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at J D Colt Elem School is 13.7:1, which is 2% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the Resource Investment Index for J D Colt Elem School?
J D Colt Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 J D Colt Elem School rank among elementary schools in Litchfield?
By Resource Investment Index, J D Colt Elem School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Litchfield, 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 Litchfield on the city page.
What other schools are in Litchfield Cusd 12?
Besides J D Colt Elem School, Litchfield Cusd 12 also operates Litchfield Senior High School (382 students), Russell Elem School (355 students), and Litchfield Middle School (282 students). See the Litchfield Cusd 12 district page for the complete list.