- Enrollment
- 315
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Washington, IL
J L Hensey Elem School
Federal NCES profile for J L Hensey Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 174101004106
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
J L Hensey Elem School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of Illinois schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Washington · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.5:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 262
- students enrolled
J L Hensey Elem School has class sizes smaller than 86% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, J L Hensey Elem School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Washington, IL.
School address
District: District 50 Schools · Illinois
NCES ID 174101004106 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
J L Hensey Elem School held near 255 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 25.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 174101004106 · Washington, IL Other · SMALL · TRAD
262 enr · 10.5:1 · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Beverly Manor Elementary School (315 students)
J L Hensey Elem School held near 255 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 25.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
How J L Hensey Elem School compares
J L Hensey Elem School 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 | 10.5:1 | ▼ 25% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 262 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.5:1
Leaner classes than 86% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
262
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
10.5:1
students per teacher
- 25% below state mean
Top 14% in Illinois - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
16.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,950
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 262 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 83.2%
Hispanic or Latino 8.8%
Two or More 6.5%
African American 1.5%
Largest group: White at 83.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.6, J L Hensey Elem School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for District 50 Schools reports $15,950 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How J L Hensey Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beverly Manor Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to J L Hensey Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Similar other schools in Washington
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~262 students)
Frequently asked questions about J L Hensey Elem School
How many students attend J L Hensey Elem School?
J L Hensey Elem School has 262 students enrolled. It is a public school in Washington, IL. CCD year-over-year: 265 (2022-23) → 255 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at J L Hensey Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at J L Hensey Elem School is 10.5:1, which is 25% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 33% 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 Hensey Elem School?
The largest demographic group at J L Hensey Elem School is White at 83.2% of enrollment, in Washington, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for J L Hensey Elem School?
J L Hensey Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 L Hensey Elem School rank among schools in Washington?
By Resource Investment Index, J L Hensey Elem School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Washington, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Washington on the city page.
What other schools are in District 50 Schools?
Besides J L Hensey Elem School, District 50 Schools also operates Beverly Manor Elementary School (315 students). See the District 50 Schools district page for the complete list.