- Enrollment
- 411
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Petersburg, IL
Petersburg Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Petersburg Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 173141003312
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Petersburg Elem School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Petersburg · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.4:1
- students per teacher
- 335
- students enrolled
Petersburg Elem School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Petersburg Elem School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Petersburg, IL.
School address
District: Porta Cusd 202 · Illinois
NCES ID 173141003312 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Petersburg Elem School held near 343 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 27.3 → 24.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 173141003312 · Petersburg, IL Other · SMALL · TRAD
335 enr · 12.4:1 · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Porta High School (411 students)
Petersburg Elem School held near 343 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 27.3 → 24.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Petersburg Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Porta High Sch
Porta High School
411 students
- This school
Petersburg Elem School
335 students
- Porta Central
Porta Central
288 students
What this shows Petersburg Elem School reports 335 students on the CCD universe file.
How Petersburg Elem School compares
Petersburg 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 | 12.4:1 | ▼ 11% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 335 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
335
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 34% in Illinois - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
24.5%
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
$13,630
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 + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 96.4%
Two or More 2.1%
Hispanic or Latino 0.9%
African American 0.6%
Largest group: White at 96.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 7.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 7.0, Petersburg Elem School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Porta Cusd 202 reports $13,630 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Petersburg Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Porta High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Porta Central | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Petersburg Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 288
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar other schools in Petersburg
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~335 students)
Frequently asked questions about Petersburg Elem School
How many students attend Petersburg Elem School?
Petersburg Elem School has 335 students enrolled. It is a public school in Petersburg, IL. CCD year-over-year: 345 (2022-23) → 343 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Petersburg Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Petersburg Elem School is 12.4:1, which is 11% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 21% 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 Petersburg Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Petersburg Elem School is White at 96.4% of enrollment, in Petersburg, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Petersburg Elem School?
Petersburg Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Petersburg Elem School rank among public schools in Petersburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Petersburg Elem School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Petersburg, 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 Porta Cusd 202?
Besides Petersburg Elem School, Porta Cusd 202 also operates Porta High School (411 students) and Porta Central (288 students). See the Porta Cusd 202 district page for the complete list.