Enrollment
173
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Kewanee, IL
Lyle School
Federal NCES profile for Lyle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 172100002382
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lyle School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Illinois schools.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Kewanee · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 28.8:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 173
- students enrolled
Lyle School has class sizes larger than 99% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lyle School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Kewanee, IL.
School address
District: Kewanee Cusd 229 · Illinois
NCES ID 172100002382 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
6.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
28.8:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+106% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lyle School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lyle School
Lyle School is a small combined-grade school in Kewanee, Illinois, enrolling 173 students.
Class loads run heavy: 28.8:1 is larger than about 99% of Illinois schools and 106% above the 14:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Enrollment of 173 puts it in the smaller third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (81% of enrollment) (diversity index 33/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 173 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
The surrounding Kewanee Cusd 229 spends $12,778 per pupil, 25% below the Illinois average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 24.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Kewanee's public schools, it stands alongside Wethersfield Elem School (296 students): Lyle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (28.8:1 vs 12.3:1).
Kewanee Cusd 229 also operates Kewanee High School (582 students) and Central Elem (353 students) alongside Lyle 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 Lyle School compares
Lyle 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 | 28.8:1 | ▲ 106% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 173 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
28.8:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
173
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
28.8:1
students per teacher
- 106% above state mean
Top 99% in Illinois - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$12,778
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 173 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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.
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 80.9%
African American 11.0%
Two or More 6.4%
Hispanic or Latino 1.7%
Largest group: White at 80.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.9, Lyle School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Kewanee Cusd 229, which includes Lyle School.
$12,778
Per student
-25%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 19.6%
State 56.2%
Federal 24.3%
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 Lyle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kewanee High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central Elem | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Irving Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Belle Alexander Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central Junior High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lyle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 582
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 353
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 242
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 241
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 235
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar other schools in Kewanee
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 (~173 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Lyle School
How many students attend Lyle School?
Lyle School has 173 students enrolled. It is a public school in Kewanee, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lyle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lyle School is 28.8:1, which is 106% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 83% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lyle School?
The largest demographic group at Lyle School is White at 80.9% of enrollment, in Kewanee, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lyle School?
Lyle School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lyle School rank among schools in Kewanee?
By Resource Investment Index, Lyle School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Kewanee, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Kewanee on the city page.
Is Lyle School a good school?
Lyle School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% 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 Kewanee Cusd 229?
Besides Lyle School, Kewanee Cusd 229 also operates Kewanee High School (582 students), Central Elem (353 students), and Irving Elem School (242 students). See the Kewanee Cusd 229 district page for the complete list.
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