- Enrollment
- 582
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Lyle School grew from 181 students in 2022-23 to 198 in 2023-24 (+9.4%).
Teacher FTE held 6.0 → 6.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+17 students YoY 172100002382 · Kewanee, IL Other · SMALL · TRAD
173 enr · 28.8:1 · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Kewanee High School (582 students)
Lyle School grew from 181 students in 2022-23 to 198 in 2023-24 (+9.4%). Teacher FTE held 6.0 → 6.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Lyle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Kewanee High S
Kewanee High School
582 students
- Central Elem
Central Elem
353 students
- Irving Elem Sc
Irving Elem School
242 students
- Belle Alexande
Belle Alexander Elem School
241 students
- Central Junior
Central Junior High
235 students
- This school 173
Lyle School
173 students
What this shows Lyle School reports 173 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lyle School compares
Lyle School is a growing 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 | 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 methodology
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
$13,322
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
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.
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
District finance for Kewanee Cusd 229 reports $13,322 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~173 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 181 (2022-23) → 198 (2023-24), up 17.
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, gifted-program reporting, 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.
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.