- Enrollment
- 284
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Havana, IL
New Central Elem School
Federal NCES profile for New Central Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 171851002144
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
New Central Elem School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 78% of Illinois schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Havana · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 11.4:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 286
- students enrolled
New Central Elem School has class sizes smaller than 78% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, New Central Elem School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Havana, IL.
School address
District: Havana Cusd 126 · Illinois
NCES ID 171851002144 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
New Central Elem School held near 279 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 25.8 → 21.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 171851002144 · Havana, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
286 enr · 11.4:1 · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Havana Jr High School (284 students)
New Central Elem School held near 279 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 25.8 → 21.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
New Central Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
New Central Elem School
286 students
- Havana Jr High
Havana Jr High School
284 students
- Havana High Sc
Havana High School
249 students
What this shows New Central Elem School reports 286 students on the CCD universe file.
How New Central Elem School compares
New Central Elem 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 | 11.4:1 | ▼ 19% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 286 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.4:1
Leaner classes than 80% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
286
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
11.4:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 22% in Illinois - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
31.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,391
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 8 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 89.5%
Two or More 7.7%
Hispanic or Latino 1.4%
African American 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 89.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.3, New Central Elem School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Havana Cusd 126 reports $14,391 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How New Central Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Havana Jr High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Havana High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to New Central Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 249
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar elementary schools in Havana
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~286 students)
Frequently asked questions about New Central Elem School
How many students attend New Central Elem School?
New Central Elem School has 286 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Havana, IL. CCD year-over-year: 276 (2022-23) → 279 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at New Central Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at New Central Elem School is 11.4:1, which is 19% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 27% 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 New Central Elem School?
The largest demographic group at New Central Elem School is White at 89.5% of enrollment, in Havana, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for New Central Elem School?
New Central Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does New Central Elem School rank among public schools in Havana?
By Resource Investment Index, New Central Elem School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Havana, 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 Havana Cusd 126?
Besides New Central Elem School, Havana Cusd 126 also operates Havana Jr High School (284 students) and Havana High School (249 students). See the Havana Cusd 126 district page for the complete list.