- Enrollment
- 313
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Pecatonica Elem School held near 330 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 27.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 173105003228 · Pecatonica, IL Other · SMALL · TRAD
307 enr · 11.4:1 · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Pecatonica High School (313 students)
Pecatonica Elem School held near 330 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 27.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Pecatonica Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pecatonica Hig
Pecatonica High School
313 students
- This school
Pecatonica Elem School
307 students
- Pecatonica Com
Pecatonica Comm Middle School
269 students
What this shows Pecatonica Elem School reports 307 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pecatonica Elem School compares
Pecatonica 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 | 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 methodology
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
$15,721
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
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.
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
District finance for Pecatonica Cusd 321 reports $15,721 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 269
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~307 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 322 (2022-23) → 330 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.