- Enrollment
- 1,243
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Scott Air Force Base, IL
Scott Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Scott Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 172494003240
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Scott Elem School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.8:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 852
- students enrolled
Scott Elem School has class sizes larger than 90% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Mascoutah Cud 19 · Illinois
NCES ID 172494003240 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+50 students YoY
Scott Elem School grew from 755 students in 2022-23 to 805 in 2023-24 (+6.6%).
Teacher FTE added 48.1 → 53.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+50 students YoY 172494003240 · Scott Air Force Base, IL Other · MID · TRAD
852 enr · 17.8:1 · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Mascoutah High School (1,243 students)
Scott Elem School grew from 755 students in 2022-23 to 805 in 2023-24 (+6.6%). Teacher FTE added 48.1 → 53.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Scott Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mascoutah High
Mascoutah High School
1,243 students
- Mascoutah Midd
Mascoutah Middle School
973 students
- Mascoutah Elem
Mascoutah Elem School
853 students
- This school
Scott Elem School
852 students
- Wingate Elemen 424
Wingate Elementary School
424 students
What this shows Scott Elem School reports 852 students on the CCD universe file.
How Scott Elem School compares
Scott 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 | 17.8:1 | ▲ 27% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 852 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.8:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
852
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
17.8:1
students per teacher
- 27% above state mean
Top 90% in Illinois - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
13.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$14,011
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
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
9
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 53.4%
Hispanic or Latino 20.0%
Two or More 14.6%
African American 9.0%
Asian 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 53.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.5, Scott Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Mascoutah Cud 19 reports $14,011 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Scott Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mascoutah High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mascoutah Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mascoutah Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wingate Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Scott Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 973
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 853
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 424
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~852 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Scott Elem School
How many students attend Scott Elem School?
Scott Elem School has 852 students enrolled. It is a public school in Scott Air Force Base, IL. CCD year-over-year: 755 (2022-23) → 805 (2023-24), up 50.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Scott Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Scott Elem School is 17.8:1, which is 27% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Scott Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Scott Elem School is White at 53.4% of enrollment, in Scott Air Force Base, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Scott Elem School?
Scott Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical 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).
What other schools are in Mascoutah Cud 19?
Besides Scott Elem School, Mascoutah Cud 19 also operates Mascoutah High School (1,243 students), Mascoutah Middle School (973 students), and Mascoutah Elem School (853 students). See the Mascoutah Cud 19 district page for the complete list.