Enrollment
582
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 173330003447
Red Bud Elem School — Red Bud, IL
Federal NCES profile for Red Bud Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — composite Resource Quality Score 41/100.
School address
District: Red Bud Cusd 132 · 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)
43.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.4:1
vs 14.6:1 Illinois avg
-1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Red Bud Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What this school's NCES data tells you
Red Bud Elem School reports 582 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 43.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 1% below the Illinois state mean of 14.6:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 9% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 19.2% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Red Bud Cusd 132 spends $13,755 per pupil district-wide, below the Illinois average of $20,099 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 73.1% from local sources (property taxes), 19.2% from the state, and 7.6% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a composite Resource Quality Grade of D (41/100), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Red Bud Elem School 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 | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.4:1 | 14.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment (students) | 582 | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
Overview
Enrollment 582
Teachers (FTE) 43.0
Students per teacher 14.4:1 -1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 173330003447
Student demographics
White 91.2%
Two or More 4.1%
Hispanic or Latino 3.4%
Asian 0.9%
African American 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 91.2% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 19.2%
In-school suspensions 31
Out-of-school suspensions 33
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Red Bud Cusd 132, which includes Red Bud Elem School.
$13,755
Per student
-32%
vs Illinois
Avg $20,099
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 73.1%
State 19.2%
Federal 7.6%
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
- 396
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
Educator & family resources
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Frequently asked questions about Red Bud Elem School
How many students attend Red Bud Elem School?
Red Bud Elem School has 582 students enrolled. It is a other school in Red Bud, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Red Bud Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Red Bud Elem School is 14.4:1, which is 1% lower than the Illinois average of 14.6:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Red Bud Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Red Bud Elem School is White at 91.2%. The school serves a diverse student body in Red Bud, IL.
What is the quality grade for Red Bud Elem School?
Red Bud Elem School receives a Resource Quality Grade of D (41/100) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This grade reflects available federal resource indicators, not standardized test scores.
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