Enrollment
362
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lansing, IL
Reavis Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Reavis Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 172202002471
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Reavis Elem School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #4 of 4
- elementary schools in Lansing · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 362
- students enrolled
Reavis Elem School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Reavis Elem School ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Lansing, IL.
School address
District: Lansing Sd 158 · Illinois
NCES ID 172202002471 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.9:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Reavis Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Reavis Elem School
Reavis Elem School is a mid-sized elementary school in Lansing, Illinois, enrolling 362 students.
At 13.9:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Illinois median, within a few percentage points of the 14:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
With 362 students, its enrollment sits close to the Illinois median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by African American (66%) and Hispanic or Latino (24%) (diversity index 51/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 49.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Lansing Sd 158 spends $12,557 per pupil, 26% below the Illinois average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 16.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Lansing's elementary schools, it stands alongside Coolidge Elementary School (670 students): Reavis Elem School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.9:1 vs 17.2:1).
Lansing Sd 158 also operates Memorial Jr High School (854 students) and Coolidge Elementary School (670 students) alongside Reavis 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 Reavis Elem School compares
Reavis 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 | 13.9:1 | ▼ 1% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 362 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
362
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 55% in Illinois - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
49.4%
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
$12,557
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
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 + 33 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.1 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
African American 65.5%
Hispanic or Latino 24.3%
Two or More 4.4%
White 3.6%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 65.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.8, Reavis Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lansing Sd 158, which includes Reavis Elem School.
$12,557
Per student
-26%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.6%
State 45.4%
Federal 16.1%
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 Reavis Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memorial Jr High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Coolidge Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oak Glen Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lester Crawl Primary Ctr | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Reavis Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 854
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 670
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 526
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 135
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar elementary schools in Lansing
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary 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 (~362 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Reavis Elem School
How many students attend Reavis Elem School?
Reavis Elem School has 362 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lansing, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Reavis Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Reavis Elem School is 13.9:1, which is 1% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 11% 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 Reavis Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Reavis Elem School is African American at 65.5% of enrollment, in Lansing, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Reavis Elem School?
Reavis Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (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 Reavis Elem School rank among elementary schools in Lansing?
By Resource Investment Index, Reavis Elem School ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Lansing, 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 Lansing on the city page.
Is Reavis Elem School a good school?
Reavis Elem School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. 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 Lansing Sd 158?
Besides Reavis Elem School, Lansing Sd 158 also operates Memorial Jr High School (854 students), Coolidge Elementary School (670 students), and Oak Glen Elem School (526 students). See the Lansing Sd 158 district page for the complete list.
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