Enrollment
66
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 170139506874
Mercer County Elc — Joy, IL
Federal NCES profile for Mercer County Elc, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 0/100.
👥 Class size 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Mercer County School District 404 · Illinois
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
3.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
27:1
vs 14.6:1 Illinois avg
+85% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mercer County Elc compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Mercer County Elc reports 66 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 3.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 27:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 85% above the Illinois state mean of 14.6:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 70% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
On the finance side, the surrounding Mercer County School District 404 spends $15,970 per pupil district-wide, below the Illinois average of $20,099 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 53.6% from local sources (property taxes), 38.0% from the state, and 8.3% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 0/100 (F), calculated from 1 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Mercer County Elc compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Illinois state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 27:1 | ▲ 85% | 14.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 66 | top 2% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
27:1
students per teacher
— 85% above state mean
Top 99% in Illinois — lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$15,970
per pupil, district-wide
— below Illinois avg of $20,099
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Overview
Enrollment 66 Top 2% in Illinois — larger than 98% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 3.0
Students per teacher 27:1 +85% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 170139506874
Student demographics
White 90.9%
African American 4.5%
Asian 3.0%
Hispanic or Latino 1.5%
Largest group: White at 90.9% of enrollment.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mercer County School District 404, which includes Mercer County Elc.
$15,970
Per student
-21%
vs Illinois
Avg $20,099
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 53.6%
State 38.0%
Federal 8.3%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 411
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Enrollment
- 362
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Enrollment
- 270
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Enrollment
- 165
- Students per teacher
- 8.8:1
Educator & family resources
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Mercer County Elc
How many students attend Mercer County Elc?
Mercer County Elc has 66 students enrolled. It is a other school in Joy, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mercer County Elc?
The student-teacher ratio at Mercer County Elc is 27:1, which is 85% higher than the Illinois average of 14.6:1 and 70% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mercer County Elc?
The largest demographic group at Mercer County Elc is White at 90.9%. The school serves a diverse student body in Joy, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mercer County Elc?
Mercer County Elc has a Resource Investment Index of 0/100 (F) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.