- Enrollment
- 89
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Newark, IL
Newark Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Newark Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 172827002978
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Newark Elem School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Newark · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.9:1
- students per teacher
- 116
- students enrolled
Newark Elem School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Newark Elem School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Newark, IL.
School address
District: Newark Ccsd 66 · Illinois
NCES ID 172827002978 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Newark Elem School held near 108 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 9.0 → 11.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 172827002978 · Newark, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
116 enr · 12.9:1 · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Millbrook Junior High School (89 students)
Newark Elem School held near 108 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 9.0 → 11.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
How Newark Elem School compares
Newark 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 | 12.9:1 | ▼ 8% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 116 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
116
Bigger than 11% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 41% in Illinois - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
13.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$11,409
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 81.9%
Hispanic or Latino 14.7%
Two or More 3.4%
Largest group: White at 81.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.6, Newark Elem School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Newark Ccsd 66 reports $11,409 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Newark Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millbrook Junior High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Newark Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Similar elementary schools in Newark
2 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 (~116 students)
Frequently asked questions about Newark Elem School
How many students attend Newark Elem School?
Newark Elem School has 116 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Newark, IL. CCD year-over-year: 111 (2022-23) → 108 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Newark Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Newark Elem School is 12.9:1, which is 8% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 18% 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 Newark Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Newark Elem School is White at 81.9% of enrollment, in Newark, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Newark Elem School?
Newark Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Newark Elem School rank among elementary schools in Newark?
By Resource Investment Index, Newark Elem School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Newark, 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 Newark Ccsd 66?
Besides Newark Elem School, Newark Ccsd 66 also operates Millbrook Junior High School (89 students). See the Newark Ccsd 66 district page for the complete list.