Enrollment
116
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
9.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.9:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-8% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Newark Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Newark Elem School
Newark Elem School is a small elementary school in Newark, Illinois, enrolling 116 students.
At 12.9:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Illinois median, within a few percentage points of the 14:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 93% of Illinois schools, with 116 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 31/100).
13.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Newark Ccsd 66 spends $11,583 per pupil, 32% below the Illinois average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Newark's elementary schools, it stands alongside Lisbon Grade School (121 students): Newark Elem School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (12.9:1 vs 11:1).
Its district, Newark Ccsd 66, also runs Millbrook Junior High School (89 students).
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Newark Elem School compares
Newark Elem School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,583
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Newark Ccsd 66, which includes Newark Elem School.
$11,583
Per student
-32%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 78.7%
State 11.3%
Federal 10.0%
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.
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
- Enrollment
- 89
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar elementary schools in Newark
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Illinois, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~116 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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. See all elementary schools in Newark on the city page.
Is Newark Elem School a good school?
Newark Elem School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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