Enrollment
334
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.4:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Ward Elementary School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at North Ward Elementary School
North Ward Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Tuscola, Illinois, enrolling 334 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 334 students, its enrollment sits close to the Illinois median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (87% of enrollment) (diversity index 23/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.0% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Tuscola Cusd 301 spends $13,125 per pupil, 23% below the Illinois average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Tuscola Cusd 301 also operates Tuscola High School (299 students) and East Prairie Middle School (271 students) alongside North Ward Elementary School.
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 North Ward Elementary School compares
North Ward Elementary 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 | 12.4:1 | ▼ 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,125
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Tuscola Cusd 301, which includes North Ward Elementary School.
$13,125
Per student
-23%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 66.9%
State 25.1%
Federal 8.0%
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 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
- 299
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 271
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar other 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 (~334 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.4:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Tuscola on the city page.
Is North Ward Elementary School a good school?
North Ward Elementary School earns 45/100 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 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.
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