- Enrollment
- 2,870
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Montgomery, IL
Long Beach Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Long Beach Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 173027003131
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Long Beach Elem School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Montgomery · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 20.4:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 632
- students enrolled
Long Beach Elem School has class sizes larger than 96% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Long Beach Elem School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Montgomery, IL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Long Beach Elem School held near 654 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 31.1 → 32.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-20 students YoY 173027003131 · Montgomery, IL Other · MID · TRAD
632 enr · 20.4:1 · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Oswego High School (2,870 students)
Long Beach Elem School held near 654 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount). Teacher FTE added 31.1 → 32.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Long Beach Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Oswego High Sc
Oswego High School
2,870 students
- Oswego East Hi
Oswego East High School
2,758 students
- Traughber Jr H 1,070
Traughber Jr High School
1,070 students
- Thompson Jr Hi 832
Thompson Jr High School
832 students
- Lakewood Creek 767
Lakewood Creek Elementary
767 students
- This school 632
Long Beach Elem School
632 students
What this shows Long Beach Elem School reports 632 students on the CCD universe file.
How Long Beach Elem School compares
Long Beach 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 | 20.4:1 | ▲ 46% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 632 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.4:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
632
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
20.4:1
students per teacher
- 46% above state mean
Top 96% in Illinois - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
15.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$16,904
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 56.0%
White 26.4%
African American 10.1%
Asian 3.5%
Two or More 3.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 56.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.4, Long Beach Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cusd 308 reports $16,904 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Long Beach Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oswego High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oswego East High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Traughber Jr High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Thompson Jr High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lakewood Creek Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Long Beach Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,758
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,070
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 832
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 767
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar other schools in Montgomery
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 (~632 students)
Frequently asked questions about Long Beach Elem School
How many students attend Long Beach Elem School?
Long Beach Elem School has 632 students enrolled. It is a public school in Montgomery, IL. CCD year-over-year: 674 (2022-23) → 654 (2023-24), nearly flat (-20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Long Beach Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Long Beach Elem School is 20.4:1, which is 46% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 30% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Long Beach Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Long Beach Elem School is Hispanic or Latino at 56.0% of enrollment, in Montgomery, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Long Beach Elem School?
Long Beach Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 Long Beach Elem School rank among schools in Montgomery?
By Resource Investment Index, Long Beach Elem School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Montgomery, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Montgomery on the city page.
What other schools are in Cusd 308?
Besides Long Beach Elem School, Cusd 308 also operates Oswego High School (2,870 students), Oswego East High School (2,758 students), and Traughber Jr High School (1,070 students). See the Cusd 308 district page for the complete list.