- Enrollment
- 794
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Northside Elem School held near 333 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 22.1 → 22.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 171635001951 · Geneseo, IL Other · SMALL · TRAD
334 enr · 15.2:1 · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Geneseo High School (794 students)
Northside Elem School held near 333 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE held 22.1 → 22.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Northside Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Geneseo High S
Geneseo High School
794 students
- Geneseo Middle
Geneseo Middle School
573 students
- Millikin Elem
Millikin Elem School
364 students
- Southwest Elem
Southwest Elem School
357 students
- This school
Northside Elem School
334 students
What this shows Northside Elem School reports 334 students on the CCD universe file.
How Northside Elem School compares
Northside 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 | 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 methodology
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
$13,239
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 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
District finance for Geneseo Cusd 228 reports $13,239 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 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. CCD year-over-year: 331 (2022-23) → 333 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.