Enrollment
72
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 170850001622
Prekindergarten Facility — Carmi, IL
Federal NCES profile for Prekindergarten Facility, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 15/100.
👥 Class size 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Carmi-White County Cusd 5 · Illinois
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
2.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
45:1
vs 14.6:1 Illinois avg
+208% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Prekindergarten Facility compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Prekindergarten Facility reports 72 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 2.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 45:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 208% above the Illinois state mean of 14.6:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 183% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
On the finance side, the surrounding Carmi-White County Cusd 5 spends $14,133 per pupil district-wide, below the Illinois average of $20,099 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 40.8% from local sources (property taxes), 45.9% from the state, and 13.3% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (F), calculated from 2 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Prekindergarten Facility compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Illinois state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 45:1 | ▲ 208% | 14.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 72 | top 3% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
45:1
students per teacher
— 208% above state mean
Top 99% in Illinois — lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$14,133
per pupil, district-wide
— below Illinois avg of $20,099
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 + 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.
Overview
Enrollment 72 Top 3% in Illinois — larger than 97% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 2.0
Students per teacher 45:1 +208% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 170850001622
Student demographics
White 86.1%
Hispanic or Latino 5.6%
Two or More 4.2%
Asian 2.8%
African American 1.4%
Largest group: White at 86.1% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Carmi-White County Cusd 5, which includes Prekindergarten Facility.
$14,133
Per student
-30%
vs Illinois
Avg $20,099
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 40.8%
State 45.9%
Federal 13.3%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 419
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Enrollment
- 269
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Enrollment
- 188
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Enrollment
- 176
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Enrollment
- 158
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
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Frequently asked questions about Prekindergarten Facility
How many students attend Prekindergarten Facility?
Prekindergarten Facility has 72 students enrolled. It is a other school in Carmi, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Prekindergarten Facility?
The student-teacher ratio at Prekindergarten Facility is 45:1, which is 208% higher than the Illinois average of 14.6:1 and 183% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Prekindergarten Facility?
The largest demographic group at Prekindergarten Facility is White at 86.1%. The school serves a diverse student body in Carmi, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Prekindergarten Facility?
Prekindergarten Facility has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (F) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.