Enrollment
355
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Litchfield, IL
Russell Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Russell Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 172325002563
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Russell Elem School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Illinois schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Litchfield · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 27.3:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 355
- students enrolled
Russell Elem School has class sizes larger than 99% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Russell Elem School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Litchfield, IL.
School address
District: Litchfield Cusd 12 · Illinois
NCES ID 172325002563 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
27.3:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+95% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Russell Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Russell Elem School
Russell Elem School is a mid-sized elementary school in Litchfield, Illinois, enrolling 355 students.
Class loads run heavy: 27.3:1 is larger than about 99% of Illinois schools and 95% above the 14:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
With 355 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 predominantly White (93% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 14/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 355 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.9% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Litchfield's elementary schools, it stands alongside J D Colt Elem School (178 students): Russell Elem School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (27.3:1 vs 13.7:1).
Litchfield Cusd 12 also operates Litchfield Senior High School (382 students) and Litchfield Middle School (282 students) alongside Russell 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 Russell Elem School compares
Russell 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 | 27.3:1 | ▲ 95% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 355 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
27.3:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
355
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
27.3:1
students per teacher
- 95% above state mean
Top 99% in Illinois - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
9.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$15,434
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 355 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 92.7%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%
Two or More 2.5%
African American 1.4%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: White at 92.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.9, Russell Elem School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Litchfield Cusd 12, which includes Russell Elem School.
$15,434
Per student
-9%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-7%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 41.1%
State 48.2%
Federal 10.7%
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 Russell Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Litchfield Senior High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Litchfield Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| J D Colt Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Madison Park Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Litchfield Prekindergarten | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Russell Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 382
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 282
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 178
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 160
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 100
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar elementary schools in Litchfield
2 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 (~355 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~27.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Russell Elem School
How many students attend Russell Elem School?
Russell Elem School has 355 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Litchfield, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Russell Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Russell Elem School is 27.3:1, which is 95% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 74% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Russell Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Russell Elem School is White at 92.7% of enrollment, in Litchfield, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Russell Elem School?
Russell Elem 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 Russell Elem School rank among elementary schools in Litchfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Russell Elem School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Litchfield, 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 Litchfield on the city page.
Is Russell Elem School a good school?
Russell Elem School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Illinois schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools. 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 Litchfield Cusd 12?
Besides Russell Elem School, Litchfield Cusd 12 also operates Litchfield Senior High School (382 students), Litchfield Middle School (282 students), and J D Colt Elem School (178 students). See the Litchfield Cusd 12 district page for the complete list.
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