- Enrollment
- 562
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Mount Vernon, IL
J L Buford Intermediate Ed Ctr
Federal NCES profile for J L Buford Intermediate Ed Ctr, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 172734002902
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
J L Buford Intermediate Ed Ctr earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #1 of 4
- elementary schools in Mount Vernon · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13:1
- students per teacher
- 260
- students enrolled
J L Buford Intermediate Ed Ctr has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, J L Buford Intermediate Ed Ctr ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Mount Vernon, IL.
School address
District: Mount Vernon Sd 80 · Illinois
NCES ID 172734002902 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
J L Buford Intermediate Ed Ctr held near 280 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 20.3 → 20.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 172734002902 · Mount Vernon, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
260 enr · 13:1 · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Dr Nick Osborne Primary Center (562 students)
J L Buford Intermediate Ed Ctr held near 280 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE held 20.3 → 20.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
J L Buford Intermediate Ed Ctr in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dr Nick Osborn
Dr Nick Osborne Primary Center
562 students
- Zadok Casey Mi
Zadok Casey Middle School
380 students
- This school
J L Buford Intermediate Ed Ctr
260 students
- Dr Andy Hall E
Dr Andy Hall Early Educ Ctr
243 students
What this shows J L Buford Intermediate Ed Ctr reports 260 students on the CCD universe file.
How J L Buford Intermediate Ed Ctr compares
J L Buford Intermediate Ed Ctr held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13:1 | ▼ 7% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 260 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
260
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 42% in Illinois - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
20.4%
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
$18,791
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 260 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
18
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 47.7%
African American 26.2%
Two or More 18.5%
Hispanic or Latino 6.2%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 47.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.6, J L Buford Intermediate Ed Ctr is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mount Vernon Sd 80 reports $18,791 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How J L Buford Intermediate Ed Ctr Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dr Nick Osborne Primary Center | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Zadok Casey Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dr Andy Hall Early Educ Ctr | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to J L Buford Intermediate Ed Ctr's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 380
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 243
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar elementary schools in Mount Vernon
3 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 (~260 students)
Frequently asked questions about J L Buford Intermediate Ed Ctr
How many students attend J L Buford Intermediate Ed Ctr?
J L Buford Intermediate Ed Ctr has 260 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Mount Vernon, IL. CCD year-over-year: 275 (2022-23) → 280 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at J L Buford Intermediate Ed Ctr?
The student-teacher ratio at J L Buford Intermediate Ed Ctr is 13:1, which is 7% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 17% 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 J L Buford Intermediate Ed Ctr?
The largest demographic group at J L Buford Intermediate Ed Ctr is White at 47.7% of enrollment, in Mount Vernon, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for J L Buford Intermediate Ed Ctr?
J L Buford Intermediate Ed Ctr has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher 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 L Buford Intermediate Ed Ctr rank among elementary schools in Mount Vernon?
By Resource Investment Index, J L Buford Intermediate Ed Ctr ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Mount Vernon, 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 Mount Vernon on the city page.
What other schools are in Mount Vernon Sd 80?
Besides J L Buford Intermediate Ed Ctr, Mount Vernon Sd 80 also operates Dr Nick Osborne Primary Center (562 students), Zadok Casey Middle School (380 students), and Dr Andy Hall Early Educ Ctr (243 students). See the Mount Vernon Sd 80 district page for the complete list.