- Enrollment
- 164
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · New Athens, IL
New Athens Elem
Federal NCES profile for New Athens Elem, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 172796004763
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
New Athens Elem earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Illinois schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in New Athens · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.1:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 229
- students enrolled
New Athens Elem has class sizes larger than 94% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, New Athens Elem ranks #2 of 3 public schools in New Athens, IL.
School address
District: New Athens Cusd 60 · Illinois
NCES ID 172796004763 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
New Athens Elem grew from 231 students in 2022-23 to 245 in 2023-24 (+6.1%).
Teacher FTE added 12.3 → 13.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+14 students YoY 172796004763 · New Athens, IL Other · SMALL · TRAD
229 enr · 19.1:1 · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: New Athens High School (164 students)
New Athens Elem grew from 231 students in 2022-23 to 245 in 2023-24 (+6.1%). Teacher FTE added 12.3 → 13.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
New Athens Elem in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
New Athens Elem
229 students
- New Athens Hig
New Athens High School
164 students
- New Athens Jr
New Athens Jr High
95 students
What this shows New Athens Elem reports 229 students on the CCD universe file.
How New Athens Elem compares
New Athens Elem 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 | 19.1:1 | ▲ 36% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 229 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.1:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
229
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
19.1:1
students per teacher
- 36% above state mean
Top 94% in Illinois - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
8.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$14,055
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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 95.6%
Hispanic or Latino 3.1%
Two or More 0.9%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 95.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 8.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 8.5, New Athens Elem is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for New Athens Cusd 60 reports $14,055 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How New Athens Elem Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Athens High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| New Athens Jr High | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to New Athens Elem's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 95
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~229 students)
Frequently asked questions about New Athens Elem
How many students attend New Athens Elem?
New Athens Elem has 229 students enrolled. It is a public school in New Athens, IL. CCD year-over-year: 231 (2022-23) → 245 (2023-24), up 14.
What is the student-teacher ratio at New Athens Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at New Athens Elem is 19.1:1, which is 36% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of New Athens Elem?
The largest demographic group at New Athens Elem is White at 95.6% of enrollment, in New Athens, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for New Athens Elem?
New Athens Elem has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 New Athens Elem rank among public schools in New Athens?
By Resource Investment Index, New Athens Elem ranks #2 of 3 public schools in New Athens, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in New Athens Cusd 60?
Besides New Athens Elem, New Athens Cusd 60 also operates New Athens High School (164 students) and New Athens Jr High (95 students). See the New Athens Cusd 60 district page for the complete list.