Enrollment
632
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.4:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+46% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Long Beach Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Long Beach Elem School
Long Beach Elem School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Montgomery, Illinois, enrolling 632 students.
Class loads run heavy: 20.4:1 is larger than about 96% of Illinois schools and 46% above the 14:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Enrollment of 632 puts it in the larger 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 led by Hispanic or Latino (56%) and White (26%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 60/100).
15.0% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Montgomery's public schools, it stands alongside Lakewood Creek Elementary (767 students): Long Beach Elem School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (20.4:1 vs 20.2:1).
Cusd 308 also operates Oswego High School (2,870 students) and Oswego East High School (2,758 students) alongside Long Beach 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 Long Beach Elem School compares
Long Beach 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$16,181
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cusd 308, which includes Long Beach Elem School.
$16,181
Per student
-5%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-2%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 47.8%
State 45.6%
Federal 6.5%
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 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
- 2,870
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- 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.
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 (~632 students)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Long Beach Elem School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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