- Enrollment
- 382
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+152 students YoY
Russell Elem School grew from 192 students in 2022-23 to 344 in 2023-24 (+79.2%).
Teacher FTE added 13.8 → 26.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+152 students YoY 172325002563 · Litchfield, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
355 enr · 27.3:1 · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Litchfield Senior High School (382 students)
Russell Elem School grew from 192 students in 2022-23 to 344 in 2023-24 (+79.2%). Teacher FTE added 13.8 → 26.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Russell Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Litchfield Sen
Litchfield Senior High School
382 students
- This school
Russell Elem School
355 students
- Litchfield Mid
Litchfield Middle School
282 students
- J D Colt Elem
J D Colt Elem School
178 students
- Madison Park E
Madison Park Elem School
160 students
- Litchfield Pre 100
Litchfield Prekindergarten
100 students
What this shows Russell Elem School reports 355 students on the CCD universe file.
How Russell Elem School compares
Russell Elem School is a growing 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 | 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 methodology
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
$16,533
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
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.
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
District finance for Litchfield Cusd 12 reports $16,533 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~355 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 192 (2022-23) → 344 (2023-24), up 152.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.