Enrollment
307
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Pecatonica, IL
Pecatonica Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Pecatonica Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 173105003228
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pecatonica Elem School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of Illinois schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Pecatonica · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.4:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 307
- students enrolled
Pecatonica Elem School has class sizes smaller than 78% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pecatonica Elem School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Pecatonica, IL.
School address
District: Pecatonica Cusd 321 · Illinois
NCES ID 173105003228 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.4:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-19% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pecatonica Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Pecatonica Elem School
Pecatonica Elem School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Pecatonica, Illinois, enrolling 307 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 307 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).
17.3% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Pecatonica Cusd 321 also operates Pecatonica High School (313 students) and Pecatonica Comm Middle School (269 students) alongside Pecatonica 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 Pecatonica Elem School compares
Pecatonica 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 | 11.4:1 | ▼ 19% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 307 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.4:1
Leaner classes than 80% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
307
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
11.4:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 22% in Illinois - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
17.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,659
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
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 + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 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 6.2%
Two or More 3.9%
African American 1.0%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 88.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.0, Pecatonica Elem School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pecatonica Cusd 321, which includes Pecatonica Elem School.
$15,659
Per student
-8%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 52.8%
State 40.1%
Federal 7.1%
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 Pecatonica Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pecatonica High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pecatonica Comm Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pecatonica Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 313
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 269
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~307 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Pecatonica Elem School
How many students attend Pecatonica Elem School?
Pecatonica Elem School has 307 students enrolled. It is a public school in Pecatonica, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pecatonica Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pecatonica Elem School is 11.4:1, which is 19% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 27% 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 Pecatonica Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Pecatonica Elem School is White at 88.6% of enrollment, in Pecatonica, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pecatonica Elem School?
Pecatonica Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Pecatonica Elem School rank among public schools in Pecatonica?
By Resource Investment Index, Pecatonica Elem School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Pecatonica, 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 Pecatonica on the city page.
Is Pecatonica Elem School a good school?
Pecatonica Elem School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% 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 Pecatonica Cusd 321?
Besides Pecatonica Elem School, Pecatonica Cusd 321 also operates Pecatonica High School (313 students) and Pecatonica Comm Middle School (269 students). See the Pecatonica Cusd 321 district page for the complete list.
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