- Enrollment
- 660
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Macomb, IL
Macarthur Early Childhood Center
Federal NCES profile for Macarthur Early Childhood Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 172392002609
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Macarthur Early Childhood Center earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Illinois schools.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Macomb · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 31.8:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 127
- students enrolled
Macarthur Early Childhood Center has class sizes larger than 99% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Macarthur Early Childhood Center ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Macomb, IL.
School address
District: Macomb Cusd 185 · Illinois
NCES ID 172392002609 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Macarthur Early Childhood Center grew from 126 students in 2022-23 to 137 in 2023-24 (+8.7%).
Teacher FTE added 4.0 → 6.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+11 students YoY 172392002609 · Macomb, IL Other · SMALL · TRAD
127 enr · 31.8:1 · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: Macomb Senior High School (660 students)
Macarthur Early Childhood Center grew from 126 students in 2022-23 to 137 in 2023-24 (+8.7%). Teacher FTE added 4.0 → 6.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Macarthur Early Childhood Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Macomb Senior
Macomb Senior High School
660 students
- Macomb Junior
Macomb Junior High School
479 students
- Lincoln Elem S
Lincoln Elem School
412 students
- Edison Element
Edison Elementary School
397 students
- This school 127
Macarthur Early Childhood Center
127 students
What this shows Macarthur Early Childhood Center reports 127 students on the CCD universe file.
How Macarthur Early Childhood Center compares
Macarthur Early Childhood Center 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 | 31.8:1 | ▲ 127% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 127 | top 92% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
31.8:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
127
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
31.8:1
students per teacher
- 127% 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
$16,653
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 63.0%
African American 15.7%
Hispanic or Latino 11.8%
Two or More 9.4%
Largest group: White at 63.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.6, Macarthur Early Childhood Center is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Macomb Cusd 185 reports $16,653 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Macarthur Early Childhood Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Macomb Senior High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Macomb Junior High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Edison Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Macarthur Early Childhood Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 479
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 412
- Students per teacher
- 9.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 397
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~127 students)
Frequently asked questions about Macarthur Early Childhood Center
How many students attend Macarthur Early Childhood Center?
Macarthur Early Childhood Center has 127 students enrolled. It is a public school in Macomb, IL. CCD year-over-year: 126 (2022-23) → 137 (2023-24), up 11.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Macarthur Early Childhood Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Macarthur Early Childhood Center is 31.8:1, which is 127% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 103% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Macarthur Early Childhood Center?
The largest demographic group at Macarthur Early Childhood Center is White at 63.0% of enrollment, in Macomb, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Macarthur Early Childhood Center?
Macarthur Early Childhood Center has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Macarthur Early Childhood Center rank among public schools in Macomb?
By Resource Investment Index, Macarthur Early Childhood Center ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Macomb, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Macomb on the city page.
What other schools are in Macomb Cusd 185?
Besides Macarthur Early Childhood Center, Macomb Cusd 185 also operates Macomb Senior High School (660 students), Macomb Junior High School (479 students), and Lincoln Elem School (412 students). See the Macomb Cusd 185 district page for the complete list.