- Enrollment
- 2,342
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Edwardsville, IL
Leclaire Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Leclaire Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 171353001642
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Leclaire Elem School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Edwardsville · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.9:1
- students per teacher
- 312
- students enrolled
Leclaire Elem School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Leclaire Elem School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Edwardsville, IL.
School address
District: Edwardsville Cusd 7 · Illinois
NCES ID 171353001642 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Leclaire Elem School shrank from 359 students in 2022-23 to 338 in 2023-24 (-5.8%).
Teacher FTE added 21.5 → 25.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-21 students YoY 171353001642 · Edwardsville, IL Other · SMALL · TRAD
312 enr · 14.9:1 · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Edwardsville High School (2,342 students)
Leclaire Elem School shrank from 359 students in 2022-23 to 338 in 2023-24 (-5.8%). Teacher FTE added 21.5 → 25.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Leclaire Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Edwardsville H
Edwardsville High School
2,342 students
- Liberty Middle 888
Liberty Middle School
888 students
- Lincoln Middle 736
Lincoln Middle School
736 students
- Albert Cassens 477
Albert Cassens Elementary
477 students
- Woodland Eleme 417
Woodland Elementary School
417 students
- This school 312
Leclaire Elem School
312 students
What this shows Leclaire Elem School reports 312 students on the CCD universe file.
How Leclaire Elem School compares
Leclaire Elem School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.9:1 | ▲ 6% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 312 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
312
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 68% in Illinois - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,335
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 74.0%
Two or More 12.2%
Hispanic or Latino 6.7%
African American 6.4%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 74.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.9, Leclaire Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Edwardsville Cusd 7 reports $14,335 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Leclaire Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edwardsville High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Liberty Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Albert Cassens Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Woodland Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Leclaire Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 888
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 736
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 477
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 417
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar other schools in Edwardsville
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 (~312 students)
Frequently asked questions about Leclaire Elem School
How many students attend Leclaire Elem School?
Leclaire Elem School has 312 students enrolled. It is a public school in Edwardsville, IL. CCD year-over-year: 359 (2022-23) → 338 (2023-24), down 21.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Leclaire Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Leclaire Elem School is 14.9:1, which is 6% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Leclaire Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Leclaire Elem School is White at 74.0% of enrollment, in Edwardsville, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Leclaire Elem School?
Leclaire Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Leclaire Elem School rank among schools in Edwardsville?
By Resource Investment Index, Leclaire Elem School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Edwardsville, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Edwardsville on the city page.
What other schools are in Edwardsville Cusd 7?
Besides Leclaire Elem School, Edwardsville Cusd 7 also operates Edwardsville High School (2,342 students), Liberty Middle School (888 students), and Lincoln Middle School (736 students). See the Edwardsville Cusd 7 district page for the complete list.