- Enrollment
- 299
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Tuscola, IL
North Ward Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for North Ward Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 173960004000
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Ward Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Tuscola · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.4:1
- students per teacher
- 334
- students enrolled
North Ward Elementary School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Ward Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Tuscola, IL.
School address
District: Tuscola Cusd 301 · Illinois
NCES ID 173960004000 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-40 students YoY
North Ward Elementary School shrank from 366 students in 2022-23 to 326 in 2023-24 (-10.9%).
Teacher FTE held 27.9 → 27.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-40 students YoY 173960004000 · Tuscola, IL Other · SMALL · TRAD
334 enr · 12.4:1 · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Tuscola High School (299 students)
North Ward Elementary School shrank from 366 students in 2022-23 to 326 in 2023-24 (-10.9%). Teacher FTE held 27.9 → 27.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
North Ward Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
North Ward Elementary School
334 students
- Tuscola High S
Tuscola High School
299 students
- East Prairie M
East Prairie Middle School
271 students
What this shows North Ward Elementary School reports 334 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Ward Elementary School compares
North Ward Elementary School is a shrinking 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 | 12.4:1 | ▼ 11% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 334 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
334
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 34% in Illinois - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
18.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,372
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
Counselors0.0 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 87.1%
Hispanic or Latino 7.8%
Two or More 3.0%
African American 1.8%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 87.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.4, North Ward Elementary School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Tuscola Cusd 301 reports $15,372 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How North Ward Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuscola High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Prairie Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Ward Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 271
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 (~334 students)
Frequently asked questions about North Ward Elementary School
How many students attend North Ward Elementary School?
North Ward Elementary School has 334 students enrolled. It is a public school in Tuscola, IL. CCD year-over-year: 366 (2022-23) → 326 (2023-24), down 40.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Ward Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Ward Elementary School is 12.4:1, which is 11% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 21% 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 North Ward Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at North Ward Elementary School is White at 87.1% of enrollment, in Tuscola, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Ward Elementary School?
North Ward Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 North Ward Elementary School rank among public schools in Tuscola?
By Resource Investment Index, North Ward Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Tuscola, 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 Tuscola Cusd 301?
Besides North Ward Elementary School, Tuscola Cusd 301 also operates Tuscola High School (299 students) and East Prairie Middle School (271 students). See the Tuscola Cusd 301 district page for the complete list.