- Enrollment
- 559
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Centralia, IL
Schiller Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Schiller Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 170927000536
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Schiller Elem School earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #5 of 5
- schools in Centralia · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.9:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 270
- students enrolled
Schiller Elem School has class sizes larger than 79% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Schiller Elem School ranks #5 of 5 schools in Centralia, IL.
School address
District: Centralia Sd 135 · Illinois
NCES ID 170927000536 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Schiller Elem School held near 251 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 17.5 → 16.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 170927000536 · Centralia, IL Other · SMALL · TRAD
270 enr · 15.9:1 · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: Centralia Jr High School (559 students)
Schiller Elem School held near 251 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 17.5 → 16.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Schiller Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Centralia Jr H
Centralia Jr High School
559 students
- This school
Schiller Elem School
270 students
- Jordan Elem Sc
Jordan Elem School
228 students
- Centralia Pre- 11
Centralia Pre-Kindergarten Ctr
11 students
What this shows Schiller Elem School reports 270 students on the CCD universe file.
How Schiller Elem School compares
Schiller Elem School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.9:1 | ▲ 14% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 270 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
270
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 79% in Illinois - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
56.7%
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
$16,491
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 52.2%
African American 24.4%
Two or More 17.4%
Hispanic or Latino 4.8%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 52.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.5, Schiller Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Centralia Sd 135 reports $16,491 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Schiller Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centralia Jr High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jordan Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Centralia Pre-Kindergarten Ctr | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Schiller Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 228
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 11
- Students per teacher
- 5.5:1
- Resource Index
- 78/100
Similar other schools in Centralia
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Central City Elem School
Standard public school
276 students 12:1 students per teacher
Raccoon Cons Elem School
Standard public school
204 students 12:1 students per teacher
Willow Grove Elem School
Standard public school
127 students 9.1:1 students per teacher
Centralia Pre-Kindergarten Ctr
Standard public school
11 students 5.5:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~270 students)
Frequently asked questions about Schiller Elem School
How many students attend Schiller Elem School?
Schiller Elem School has 270 students enrolled. It is a public school in Centralia, IL. CCD year-over-year: 262 (2022-23) → 251 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Schiller Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Schiller Elem School is 15.9:1, which is 14% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Schiller Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Schiller Elem School is White at 52.2% of enrollment, in Centralia, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Schiller Elem School?
Schiller Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Schiller Elem School rank among schools in Centralia?
By Resource Investment Index, Schiller Elem School ranks #5 of 5 schools in Centralia, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Centralia on the city page.
What other schools are in Centralia Sd 135?
Besides Schiller Elem School, Centralia Sd 135 also operates Centralia Jr High School (559 students), Jordan Elem School (228 students), and Centralia Pre-Kindergarten Ctr (11 students). See the Centralia Sd 135 district page for the complete list.