- Enrollment
- 669
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Olney, IL
Richland County Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Richland County Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 171329003418
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 11
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Richland County Elementary School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Olney · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.6:1
- students per teacher
- 888
- students enrolled
Richland County Elementary School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Richland County Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Olney, IL.
School address
District: Richland County Cusd 1 · Illinois
NCES ID 171329003418 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-186 students YoY
Richland County Elementary School shrank from 1,101 students in 2022-23 to 915 in 2023-24 (-16.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 61.7 → 60.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-186 students YoY 171329003418 · Olney, IL Other · MID · TRAD
888 enr · 14.6:1 · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Richland County High School (669 students)
Richland County Elementary School shrank from 1,101 students in 2022-23 to 915 in 2023-24 (-16.9%). Teacher FTE lost 61.7 → 60.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Richland County Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Richland County Elementary School
888 students
- Richland Count
Richland County High School
669 students
- Richland Count
Richland County Middle School
439 students
What this shows Richland County Elementary School reports 888 students on the CCD universe file.
How Richland County Elementary School compares
Richland County Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.6:1 | ▲ 4% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 888 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
888
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 64% in Illinois - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,170
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 444 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.9%
Two or More 4.2%
Hispanic or Latino 3.8%
African American 1.8%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 89.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.8, Richland County Elementary School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Richland County Cusd 1 reports $13,170 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Richland County Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richland County High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Richland County Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Richland County Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 439
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~888 students)
Frequently asked questions about Richland County Elementary School
How many students attend Richland County Elementary School?
Richland County Elementary School has 888 students enrolled. It is a public school in Olney, IL. CCD year-over-year: 1,101 (2022-23) → 915 (2023-24), down 186.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Richland County Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Richland County Elementary School is 14.6:1, which is 4% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Richland County Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Richland County Elementary School is White at 89.9% of enrollment, in Olney, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Richland County Elementary School?
Richland County Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Richland County Elementary School rank among public schools in Olney?
By Resource Investment Index, Richland County Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Olney, 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 Richland County Cusd 1?
Besides Richland County Elementary School, Richland County Cusd 1 also operates Richland County High School (669 students) and Richland County Middle School (439 students). See the Richland County Cusd 1 district page for the complete list.