Enrollment
262
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.5:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-25% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How J L Hensey Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at J L Hensey Elem School
J L Hensey Elem School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Washington, Illinois, enrolling 262 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 10.5:1, J L Hensey Elem School is leaner than roughly 86% of Illinois schools and 25% under the state's 14:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Enrollment of 262 puts it in the smaller third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (83% of enrollment) (diversity index 30/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 262 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
16.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Washington's public schools, it stands alongside Central Primary Sch (700 students): J L Hensey Elem School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (10.5:1 vs 20.6:1).
Its district, District 50 Schools, also runs Beverly Manor Elementary School (315 students).
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 L Hensey Elem School compares
J L Hensey Elem School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,628
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for District 50 Schools, which includes J L Hensey Elem School.
$14,628
Per student
-14%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.9%
State 54.4%
Federal 12.8%
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 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
- Enrollment
- 315
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar other schools in Washington
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~262 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.5:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is J L Hensey Elem School a good school?
J L Hensey Elem School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% 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 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.
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