Enrollment
77
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 172793002957
Nettle Creek Elem School — Morris, IL
Federal NCES profile for Nettle Creek Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 50/100.
👥 Class size 70
🌟 Gifted program 30
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 →
The verdict
Nettle Creek Elem School earns a C- Resource Investment Index (50/100), with class sizes smaller than 99% of Illinois schools.
- C-
- Resource Index · 50/100
- 7.4:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 77
- students enrolled
School address
District: Nettle Creek Ccsd 24c · 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)
11.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
7.4:1
vs 14.6:1 Illinois avg
-49% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Nettle Creek Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Nettle Creek Elem School reports 77 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 11.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 7.4:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 49% below the Illinois state mean of 14.6:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.7:1, it is 53% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
On the finance side, the surrounding Nettle Creek Ccsd 24c spends $18,453 per pupil district-wide, above the Illinois average of $17,042 and above the national average of $16,593. Revenue comes 70.2% from local sources (property taxes), 25.0% from the state, and 4.8% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (C-), calculated from 2 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 Nettle Creek Elem School 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 | 7.4:1 | ▼ 49% | 14.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 77 | top 3% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
Class size vs. every US school
Students per teacher (lower means more individual attention)
7 Among the smallest classes smaller classes than 97% of 92,598 US schools
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Source U.S. Department of Education — NCES Common Core of Data · 2024-25
School size vs. every US school
Total enrollment — where this school sits by size (neither large nor small is 'better')
77 larger than 8% of 95,891 US schools
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Source U.S. Department of Education — NCES Common Core of Data · 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
7.4:1
students per teacher
— 49% below state mean
Top 1% in Illinois — lower ratio than 99% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Funding equity
$18,453
per pupil, district-wide
— above Illinois avg of $17,042
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
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.
Overview
Enrollment 77 Top 3% in Illinois — larger than 97% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 11.0
Students per teacher 7.4:1 -49% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 172793002957
Student demographics
White 92.2%
Hispanic or Latino 6.5%
Asian 1.3%
Largest group: White at 92.2% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Nettle Creek Ccsd 24c, which includes Nettle Creek Elem School.
$18,453
Per student
+8%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 70.2%
State 25.0%
Federal 4.8%
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.
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Frequently asked questions about Nettle Creek Elem School
How many students attend Nettle Creek Elem School?
Nettle Creek Elem School has 77 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Morris, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nettle Creek Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Nettle Creek Elem School is 7.4:1, which is 49% lower than the Illinois average of 14.6:1 and 53% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Nettle Creek Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Nettle Creek Elem School is White at 92.2%. The school serves a student body in Morris, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Nettle Creek Elem School?
Nettle Creek Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (C-) based on 2 factors: 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.
Is Nettle Creek Elem School a good school?
Nettle Creek Elem School earns a C- Resource Investment Index (50/100), with class sizes smaller than 99% of Illinois schools. The Resource Investment Index reflects staffing, counselor access, gifted programs, and attendance reported to NCES, not test scores or academic outcomes, so treat it as a resource snapshot rather than an overall rating. Limited indicators were available for this school, so the picture is partial.