Enrollment
373
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Urbana, IL
Leal Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Leal Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 173996004011
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Leal Elem School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #3 of 6
- elementary schools in Urbana · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.5:1
- students per teacher
- 373
- students enrolled
Leal Elem School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Leal Elem School ranks #3 of 6 elementary schools in Urbana, IL.
School address
District: Urbana Sd 116 · Illinois
NCES ID 173996004011 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.5:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Leal Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Leal Elem School
Leal Elem School is a mid-sized elementary school in Urbana, Illinois, enrolling 373 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 373 students, its enrollment sits close to the Illinois median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by White (39%) and African American (32%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 72/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 38.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Urbana's elementary schools, it stands alongside Yankee Ridge Elem School (404 students): Leal Elem School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.5:1 vs 12.2:1).
Urbana Sd 116 also operates Urbana High School (1,176 students) and Urbana Middle School (877 students) alongside Leal Elem School.
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 Leal Elem School compares
Leal 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 | 14.5:1 | ▲ 4% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 373 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
373
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 63% in Illinois - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
38.9%
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
$19,850
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 373 Top 50% in Illinois - larger than 50% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 27.0
Students per teacher 14.5:1 +4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 173996004011
Student demographics
White 39.1%
African American 31.8%
Two or More 14.8%
Hispanic or Latino 7.8%
Asian 5.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 39.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.5, Leal Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 38.9%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 4
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Urbana Sd 116, which includes Leal Elem School.
$19,850
Per student
+16%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 52.2%
State 32.5%
Federal 15.3%
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 Leal Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Urbana High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Urbana Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Yankee Ridge Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dr Preston L Williams Jr Elem Sch | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Thomas Paine Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Leal Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,176
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 877
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 404
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 399
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 324
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Similar elementary schools in Urbana
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Yankee Ridge Elem School
Standard public school
404 students 12.2:1 students per teacher
Dr Preston L Williams Jr Elem Sch
Standard public school
399 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Thomas Paine Elem School
Standard public school
324 students 12.6:1 students per teacher
M L King Jr Elem School
Standard public school
322 students 16.5:1 students per teacher
Wiley Elementary School
Standard public school
234 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
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Frequently asked questions about Leal Elem School
How many students attend Leal Elem School?
Leal Elem School has 373 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Urbana, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Leal Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Leal Elem School is 14.5:1, which is 4% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Leal Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Leal Elem School is White at 39.1% of enrollment, in Urbana, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Leal Elem School?
Leal Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower 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 Leal Elem School rank among elementary schools in Urbana?
By Resource Investment Index, Leal Elem School ranks #3 of 6 elementary schools in Urbana, 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 Urbana on the city page.
Is Leal Elem School a good school?
Leal Elem School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools. 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 Urbana Sd 116?
Besides Leal Elem School, Urbana Sd 116 also operates Urbana High School (1,176 students), Urbana Middle School (877 students), and Yankee Ridge Elem School (404 students). See the Urbana Sd 116 district page for the complete list.