- Enrollment
- 411
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Joy, IL
Mercer County Elc
Federal NCES profile for Mercer County Elc, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 12/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 170139506874
👥 S:T ratio 12
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mercer County Elc earns 12/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Illinois schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Illinois.
- 12
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 66
- students enrolled
Mercer County Elc has class sizes larger than 97% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Mercer County School District 404 · Illinois
NCES ID 170139506874 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Mercer County Elc held near 83 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 3.0 → 3.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 170139506874 · Joy, IL Other · SMALL · TRAD
66 enr · 22:1 · RII 12
Nearest enrollment peer: Mercer County High School (411 students)
Mercer County Elc held near 83 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE held 3.0 → 3.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Mercer County Elc in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mercer County
Mercer County High School
411 students
- Apollo Elem Sc
Apollo Elem School
362 students
- Mercer County
Mercer County Jr High School
270 students
- New Boston Ele
New Boston Elem School
165 students
- This school 66
Mercer County Elc
66 students
What this shows Mercer County Elc reports 66 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mercer County Elc compares
Mercer County Elc 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 | 22:1 | ▲ 57% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 66 | top 98% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
66
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
22:1
students per teacher
- 57% above state mean
Top 97% in Illinois - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$15,828
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.
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.
Student-body diversity index 17.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.1, Mercer County Elc is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
District finance for Mercer County School District 404 reports $15,828 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mercer County Elc Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercer County High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Apollo Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mercer County Jr High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| New Boston Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mercer County Elc's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 362
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 270
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 165
- Students per teacher
- 8.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 (~66 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mercer County Elc
How many students attend Mercer County Elc?
Mercer County Elc has 66 students enrolled. It is a public school in Joy, IL. CCD year-over-year: 81 (2022-23) → 83 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mercer County Elc?
The student-teacher ratio at Mercer County Elc is 22:1, which is 57% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 40% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mercer County Elc?
The largest demographic group at Mercer County Elc is White at 90.9% of enrollment, in Joy, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mercer County Elc?
Mercer County Elc has a Resource Investment Index of 12/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
What other schools are in Mercer County School District 404?
Besides Mercer County Elc, Mercer County School District 404 also operates Mercer County High School (411 students), Apollo Elem School (362 students), and Mercer County Jr High School (270 students). See the Mercer County School District 404 district page for the complete list.