Enrollment
888
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
61.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.6:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Richland County Elementary School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Richland County Elementary School
Richland County Elementary School is a large combined-grade school in Olney, Illinois, enrolling 888 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Illinois, bigger than 91% of state schools at 888 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (90% of enrollment) (diversity index 19/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 444 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.4% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Richland County Cusd 1 spends $12,408 per pupil, 27% below the Illinois average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Richland County Cusd 1 also operates Richland County High School (669 students) and Richland County Middle School (439 students) alongside Richland County Elementary 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 Richland County Elementary School compares
Richland County Elementary 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,408
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
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Richland County Cusd 1, which includes Richland County Elementary School.
$12,408
Per student
-27%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.8%
State 48.4%
Federal 11.8%
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 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
- 669
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 439
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar other 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 (~888 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.6:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Olney on the city page.
Is Richland County Elementary School a good school?
Richland County Elementary School earns 34/100 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 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.
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