- Enrollment
- 565
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Murphysboro, IL
Mcelvain School
Federal NCES profile for Mcelvain School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 172761006218
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 92
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mcelvain School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Illinois schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Illinois.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Murphysboro · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 64:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 64
- students enrolled
Mcelvain School has class sizes larger than 99% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mcelvain School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Murphysboro, IL.
School address
District: Murphysboro Cusd 186 · Illinois
NCES ID 172761006218 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Mcelvain School held near 80 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 1.5 → 1.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 172761006218 · Murphysboro, IL Other · SMALL · TRAD
64 enr · 64:1 · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Murphysboro High School (565 students)
Mcelvain School held near 80 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE held 1.5 → 1.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Mcelvain School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Murphysboro Hi
Murphysboro High School
565 students
- Carruthers Ele
Carruthers Elementary School
426 students
- Murphysboro Mi
Murphysboro Middle School
422 students
- Gen John a Log
Gen John a Logan Attendance Cntr
400 students
- This school 64
Mcelvain School
64 students
What this shows Mcelvain School reports 64 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mcelvain School compares
Mcelvain 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 | 64:1 | ▲ 357% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 64 | top 98% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
64:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
64
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
64:1
students per teacher
- 357% 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.
Engagement
3.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$16,403
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 75.0%
Two or More 12.5%
African American 6.3%
Hispanic or Latino 6.3%
Largest group: White at 75.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.4, Mcelvain School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Murphysboro Cusd 186 reports $16,403 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mcelvain School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Murphysboro High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Carruthers Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Murphysboro Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gen John a Logan Attendance Cntr | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mcelvain School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 426
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 422
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 400
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 (~64 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mcelvain School
How many students attend Mcelvain School?
Mcelvain School has 64 students enrolled. It is a public school in Murphysboro, IL. CCD year-over-year: 83 (2022-23) → 80 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mcelvain School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mcelvain School is 64:1, which is 357% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 308% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mcelvain School?
The largest demographic group at Mcelvain School is White at 75.0% of enrollment, in Murphysboro, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mcelvain School?
Mcelvain School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical 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 Mcelvain School rank among public schools in Murphysboro?
By Resource Investment Index, Mcelvain School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Murphysboro, 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 Murphysboro on the city page.
What other schools are in Murphysboro Cusd 186?
Besides Mcelvain School, Murphysboro Cusd 186 also operates Murphysboro High School (565 students), Carruthers Elementary School (426 students), and Murphysboro Middle School (422 students). See the Murphysboro Cusd 186 district page for the complete list.