Enrollment
218
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Rantoul, IL
Northview Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Northview Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 173321003443
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northview Elem School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Rantoul · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.6:1
- students per teacher
- 218
- students enrolled
Northview Elem School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northview Elem School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Rantoul, IL.
School address
District: Rantoul City Sd 137 · Illinois
NCES ID 173321003443 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.6:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-10% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Northview Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Northview Elem School
Northview Elem School is a mid-sized elementary school in Rantoul, Illinois, enrolling 218 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 218 puts it in the smaller third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by White (32%) and African American (28%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 75/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 53.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 17.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Rantoul's elementary schools, it stands alongside Eastlawn Elem School (276 students): Northview Elem School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12.6:1 vs 13.7:1).
Rantoul City Sd 137 also operates J W Eater Jr High School (477 students) and Pleasant Acres Elem School (293 students) alongside Northview 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 Northview Elem School compares
Northview 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 | 12.6:1 | ▼ 10% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 218 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
218
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 36% in Illinois - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
53.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$18,718
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 33 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 218 Top 79% in Illinois - larger than 21% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 20.0
Students per teacher 12.6:1 -10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 173321003443
Student demographics
White 32.1%
African American 27.5%
Hispanic or Latino 22.0%
Two or More 16.5%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Largest group: White at 32.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.6, Northview Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 53.7%
In-school suspensions 8
Out-of-school suspensions 33
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Rantoul City Sd 137, which includes Northview Elem School.
$18,718
Per student
+10%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 23.1%
State 59.1%
Federal 17.7%
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 Northview Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| J W Eater Jr High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pleasant Acres Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eastlawn Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Broadmeadow Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Northview Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 477
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 293
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 276
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 231
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar elementary schools in Rantoul
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Northview Elem School
How many students attend Northview Elem School?
Northview Elem School has 218 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Rantoul, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northview Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Northview Elem School is 12.6:1, which is 10% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 20% 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 Northview Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Northview Elem School is White at 32.1% of enrollment, in Rantoul, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northview Elem School?
Northview Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower 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 Northview Elem School rank among elementary schools in Rantoul?
By Resource Investment Index, Northview Elem School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Rantoul, 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 Rantoul on the city page.
Is Northview Elem School a good school?
Northview Elem School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Rantoul City Sd 137?
Besides Northview Elem School, Rantoul City Sd 137 also operates J W Eater Jr High School (477 students), Pleasant Acres Elem School (293 students), and Eastlawn Elem School (276 students). See the Rantoul City Sd 137 district page for the complete list.