Enrollment
501
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Quincy, IL
Sarah Atwater Denman Elem
Federal NCES profile for Sarah Atwater Denman Elem, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 173300005055
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 15
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sarah Atwater Denman Elem earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #1 of 5
- elementary schools in Quincy · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.8:1
- students per teacher
- 501
- students enrolled
Sarah Atwater Denman Elem has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sarah Atwater Denman Elem ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in Quincy, IL.
School address
District: Quincy Sd 172 · Illinois
NCES ID 173300005055 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
39.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.8:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-9% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Sarah Atwater Denman Elem compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Sarah Atwater Denman Elem
Sarah Atwater Denman Elem is a mid-sized elementary school in Quincy, Illinois, enrolling 501 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.8:1 puts it in the smaller third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 501 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by White (78%) and Two or More (14%) (diversity index 38/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 34.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Quincy Sd 172 spends $11,626 per pupil, 32% below the Illinois average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Quincy's elementary schools, it stands alongside Lincoln-Douglas Elementary School (588 students): Sarah Atwater Denman Elem is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12.8:1 vs 15.9:1).
Quincy Sd 172 also operates Quincy Sr High School (1,847 students) and Quincy Jr High School (1,295 students) alongside Sarah Atwater Denman Elem.
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 Sarah Atwater Denman Elem compares
Sarah Atwater Denman Elem on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.8:1 | ▼ 9% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 501 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
501
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 39% in Illinois - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
34.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,626
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
Enrollment 501 Top 30% in Illinois - larger than 70% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 39.0
Students per teacher 12.8:1 -9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 173300005055
Student demographics
White 77.6%
Two or More 13.8%
African American 4.6%
Hispanic or Latino 3.6%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 77.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.5, Sarah Atwater Denman Elem is about as mixed as the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 34.1%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Quincy Sd 172, which includes Sarah Atwater Denman Elem.
$11,626
Per student
-32%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 52.9%
State 32.8%
Federal 14.3%
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.
How Sarah Atwater Denman Elem Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quincy Sr High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Quincy Jr High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln-Douglas Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thomas S Baldwin Elem Sch | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Colonel George Iles Elem Sch | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sarah Atwater Denman Elem's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,847
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,295
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 588
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 564
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 535
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar elementary schools in Quincy
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Lincoln-Douglas Elementary School
Standard public school
588 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Thomas S Baldwin Elem Sch
Standard public school
564 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Colonel George Iles Elem Sch
Standard public school
535 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Dr. Abby Fox Rooney Elem Sch
Standard public school
500 students 12.4:1 students per teacher
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Frequently asked questions about Sarah Atwater Denman Elem
How many students attend Sarah Atwater Denman Elem?
Sarah Atwater Denman Elem has 501 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Quincy, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sarah Atwater Denman Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Sarah Atwater Denman Elem is 12.8:1, which is 9% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sarah Atwater Denman Elem?
The largest demographic group at Sarah Atwater Denman Elem is White at 77.6% of enrollment, in Quincy, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sarah Atwater Denman Elem?
Sarah Atwater Denman Elem has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Sarah Atwater Denman Elem rank among elementary schools in Quincy?
By Resource Investment Index, Sarah Atwater Denman Elem ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in Quincy, 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 Quincy on the city page.
Is Sarah Atwater Denman Elem a good school?
Sarah Atwater Denman Elem earns 45/100 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 Quincy Sd 172?
Besides Sarah Atwater Denman Elem, Quincy Sd 172 also operates Quincy Sr High School (1,847 students), Quincy Jr High School (1,295 students), and Lincoln-Douglas Elementary School (588 students). See the Quincy Sd 172 district page for the complete list.