Enrollment
452
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · O Fallon, IL
J Emmett Hinchcliffe Sr Elem Sch
Federal NCES profile for J Emmett Hinchcliffe Sr Elem Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 172976003087
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
J Emmett Hinchcliffe Sr Elem Sch earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Illinois schools.
- #1 of 5
- schools in O Fallon · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.4:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 452
- students enrolled
J Emmett Hinchcliffe Sr Elem Sch has class sizes larger than 89% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, J Emmett Hinchcliffe Sr Elem Sch ranks #1 of 5 schools in O Fallon, IL.
School address
District: O Fallon Ccsd 90 · Illinois
NCES ID 172976003087 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.4:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How J Emmett Hinchcliffe Sr Elem Sch compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at J Emmett Hinchcliffe Sr Elem Sch
J Emmett Hinchcliffe Sr Elem Sch is a mid-sized combined-grade school in O Fallon, Illinois, enrolling 452 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.4:1 is larger than about 89% of Illinois schools and 24% above the 14:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
With 452 students, its enrollment sits close to the Illinois median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by White (64%) and African American (14%) (diversity index 55/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 8.8% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding O Fallon Ccsd 90 spends $11,064 per pupil, 35% below the Illinois average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among O Fallon's public schools, it stands alongside Marie Schaefer Elem School (598 students): J Emmett Hinchcliffe Sr Elem Sch is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (17.4:1 vs 18.1:1).
O Fallon Ccsd 90 also operates Fulton Jr High School (667 students) and Amelia V Carriel Jr High (664 students) alongside J Emmett Hinchcliffe Sr Elem Sch.
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 J Emmett Hinchcliffe Sr Elem Sch compares
J Emmett Hinchcliffe Sr Elem Sch on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.4:1 | ▲ 24% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 452 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
452
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 89% in Illinois - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
8.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$11,064
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 63.9%
African American 14.4%
Two or More 10.2%
Hispanic or Latino 7.3%
Asian 4.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 63.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.4, J Emmett Hinchcliffe Sr Elem Sch is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for O Fallon Ccsd 90, which includes J Emmett Hinchcliffe Sr Elem Sch.
$11,064
Per student
-35%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 49.8%
State 38.9%
Federal 11.3%
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 J Emmett Hinchcliffe Sr Elem Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fulton Jr High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Amelia V Carriel Jr High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marie Schaefer Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Delores Moye Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Estelle Kampmeyer Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to J Emmett Hinchcliffe Sr Elem Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 667
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 664
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 598
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 595
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 465
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar other schools in O Fallon
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Marie Schaefer Elem School
Standard public school
598 students 18.1:1 students per teacher
Delores Moye Elem School
Standard public school
595 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Estelle Kampmeyer Elem School
Standard public school
465 students 18.6:1 students per teacher
Central Elem School
Standard public school
330 students 10.3:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Illinois, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~452 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.4:1)
Next steps
Verify locally before acting on J Emmett Hinchcliffe Sr Elem Sch's federal record.
- Compare J Emmett Hinchcliffe Sr Elem Sch against another school. Compare schools
- O Fallon Ccsd 90's spending and staffing shape this school. District profile
- Confirm current enrollment and boundaries with the school. Choosing guide
Federal record (CCD 2024-25, CRDC 2021-22) - PlainSchools assigns no subjective rating; the composite quality score is a transparent, reproducible index computed from this cited federal data.
Frequently asked questions about J Emmett Hinchcliffe Sr Elem Sch
How many students attend J Emmett Hinchcliffe Sr Elem Sch?
J Emmett Hinchcliffe Sr Elem Sch has 452 students enrolled. It is a public school in O Fallon, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at J Emmett Hinchcliffe Sr Elem Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at J Emmett Hinchcliffe Sr Elem Sch is 17.4:1, which is 24% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of J Emmett Hinchcliffe Sr Elem Sch?
The largest demographic group at J Emmett Hinchcliffe Sr Elem Sch is White at 63.9% of enrollment, in O Fallon, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for J Emmett Hinchcliffe Sr Elem Sch?
J Emmett Hinchcliffe Sr Elem Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 J Emmett Hinchcliffe Sr Elem Sch rank among schools in O Fallon?
By Resource Investment Index, J Emmett Hinchcliffe Sr Elem Sch ranks #1 of 5 schools in O Fallon, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in O Fallon on the city page.
Is J Emmett Hinchcliffe Sr Elem Sch a good school?
J Emmett Hinchcliffe Sr Elem Sch earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% 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 O Fallon Ccsd 90?
Besides J Emmett Hinchcliffe Sr Elem Sch, O Fallon Ccsd 90 also operates Fulton Jr High School (667 students), Amelia V Carriel Jr High (664 students), and Marie Schaefer Elem School (598 students). See the O Fallon Ccsd 90 district page for the complete list.
Related tools
Every figure on PlainSchools is rendered directly from the source NCES, CRDC and F-33 federal records, no number is typed in by an editor. Each school's figures reflect its most recent NCES/CRDC submission on file. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.