Enrollment
300
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 173487003662
Rossville-Alvin Elem School — Rossville, IL
Federal NCES profile for Rossville-Alvin Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 37/100.
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 44
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: Rossville-Alvin Cusd 7 · 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.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Rossville-Alvin Elem School reports 300 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 22.3% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Rossville-Alvin Cusd 7 spends $16,856 per pupil district-wide, below the Illinois average of $20,099 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 43.1% from local sources (property taxes), 44.7% from the state, and 12.3% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Rossville-Alvin 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 | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment | 300 | top 37% | — | — |
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.
Engagement
22.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,856
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
7
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 300 Top 37% in Illinois — larger than 63% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) —
Students per teacher —
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 173487003662
Student demographics
White 82.7%
Hispanic or Latino 14.0%
Two or More 2.3%
Asian 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 82.7% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 22.3%
In-school suspensions 7
Out-of-school suspensions 6
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Rossville-Alvin Cusd 7, which includes Rossville-Alvin Elem School.
$16,856
Per student
-16%
vs Illinois
Avg $20,099
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 43.1%
State 44.7%
Federal 12.3%
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
- 109
- Students per teacher
- —
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Rossville-Alvin Elem School
How many students attend Rossville-Alvin Elem School?
Rossville-Alvin Elem School has 300 students enrolled. It is a other school in Rossville, IL.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rossville-Alvin Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Rossville-Alvin Elem School is White at 82.7%. The school serves a diverse student body in Rossville, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rossville-Alvin Elem School?
Rossville-Alvin Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (F) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. 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.