Enrollment
334
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Geneseo, IL
Northside Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Northside Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 171635001951
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 86
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northside Elem School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Illinois schools.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Geneseo · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.2:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 334
- students enrolled
Northside Elem School has class sizes larger than 71% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northside Elem School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Geneseo, IL.
School address
District: Geneseo Cusd 228 · Illinois
NCES ID 171635001951 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.2:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+9% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Northside Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Northside Elem School
Northside Elem School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Geneseo, Illinois, enrolling 334 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.2:1 puts it in the larger 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 (89% of enrollment) (diversity index 21/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 5.7% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Geneseo Cusd 228 spends $12,659 per pupil, 26% below the Illinois average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Geneseo Cusd 228 also operates Geneseo High School (794 students) and Geneseo Middle School (573 students) alongside Northside Elem 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 Northside Elem School compares
Northside 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 | 15.2:1 | ▲ 9% | 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
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
334
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 71% in Illinois - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
5.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,659
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 88.6%
Hispanic or Latino 6.9%
Two or More 3.6%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 88.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.9, Northside Elem School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Geneseo Cusd 228, which includes Northside Elem School.
$12,659
Per student
-26%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 57.9%
State 33.5%
Federal 8.6%
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 Northside Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geneseo High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Geneseo Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Millikin Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Southwest Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Northside Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 794
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 573
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 364
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 357
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Northside Elem School
How many students attend Northside Elem School?
Northside Elem School has 334 students enrolled. It is a public school in Geneseo, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northside Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Northside Elem School is 15.2:1, which is 9% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northside Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Northside Elem School is White at 88.6% of enrollment, in Geneseo, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northside Elem School?
Northside Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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 Northside Elem School rank among public schools in Geneseo?
By Resource Investment Index, Northside Elem School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Geneseo, 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 Geneseo on the city page.
Is Northside Elem School a good school?
Northside Elem School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Illinois schools. 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 Geneseo Cusd 228?
Besides Northside Elem School, Geneseo Cusd 228 also operates Geneseo High School (794 students), Geneseo Middle School (573 students), and Millikin Elem School (364 students). See the Geneseo Cusd 228 district page for the complete list.
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