Enrollment
622
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Belvidere, IL
Seth Whitman Elem Sch
Federal NCES profile for Seth Whitman Elem Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 170579005760
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Seth Whitman Elem Sch earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #3 of 4
- schools in Belvidere · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.5:1
- students per teacher
- 622
- students enrolled
Seth Whitman Elem Sch has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Seth Whitman Elem Sch ranks #3 of 4 schools in Belvidere, IL.
School address
District: Belvidere Cusd 100 · Illinois
NCES ID 170579005760 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
46.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.5:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Seth Whitman Elem Sch compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Seth Whitman Elem Sch
Seth Whitman Elem Sch is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Belvidere, Illinois, enrolling 622 students.
At 13.5:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Illinois median, within a few percentage points of the 14:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Enrollment of 622 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by White (53%) and Hispanic or Latino (40%) (diversity index 56/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 622 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.6% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Belvidere's public schools, it stands alongside Washington Academy (721 students): Seth Whitman Elem Sch is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (13.5:1 vs 12.5:1).
Belvidere Cusd 100 also operates Belvidere North High Sch (1,354 students) and Belvidere High School (1,167 students) alongside Seth Whitman Elem Sch.
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 Seth Whitman Elem Sch compares
Seth Whitman Elem Sch on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.5:1 | ▼ 4% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 622 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
622
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 49% in Illinois - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.6%
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
$16,349
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 622 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 622 Top 19% in Illinois - larger than 81% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 46.0
Students per teacher 13.5:1 -4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 170579005760
Student demographics
White 52.6%
Hispanic or Latino 40.2%
African American 3.1%
Two or More 2.3%
Asian 1.9%
Largest group: White at 52.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.0, Seth Whitman Elem Sch is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 622:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 23.6%
In-school suspensions 5
Out-of-school suspensions 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Belvidere Cusd 100, which includes Seth Whitman Elem Sch.
$16,349
Per student
-4%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-1%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 45.6%
State 47.3%
Federal 7.2%
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 Seth Whitman Elem Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belvidere North High Sch | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Belvidere High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Belvidere Central Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Belvidere South Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Washington Academy | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Seth Whitman Elem Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,354
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 1,167
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 911
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 754
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 721
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar other schools in Belvidere
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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Frequently asked questions about Seth Whitman Elem Sch
How many students attend Seth Whitman Elem Sch?
Seth Whitman Elem Sch has 622 students enrolled. It is a public school in Belvidere, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Seth Whitman Elem Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Seth Whitman Elem Sch is 13.5:1, which is 4% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 14% 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 Seth Whitman Elem Sch?
The largest demographic group at Seth Whitman Elem Sch is White at 52.6% of enrollment, in Belvidere, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Seth Whitman Elem Sch?
Seth Whitman Elem Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Seth Whitman Elem Sch rank among schools in Belvidere?
By Resource Investment Index, Seth Whitman Elem Sch ranks #3 of 4 schools in Belvidere, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Belvidere on the city page.
Is Seth Whitman Elem Sch a good school?
Seth Whitman Elem Sch earns 39/100 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 Belvidere Cusd 100?
Besides Seth Whitman Elem Sch, Belvidere Cusd 100 also operates Belvidere North High Sch (1,354 students), Belvidere High School (1,167 students), and Belvidere Central Middle School (911 students). See the Belvidere Cusd 100 district page for the complete list.