- Enrollment
- 370
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Shipman, IL
Shipman Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Shipman Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 173150003319
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Shipman Elem School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 155
- students enrolled
Shipman Elem School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Southwestern Cusd 9 · Illinois
NCES ID 173150003319 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Shipman Elem School shrank from 169 students in 2022-23 to 159 in 2023-24 (-5.9%).
Teacher FTE added 11.7 → 13.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-10 students YoY 173150003319 · Shipman, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
155 enr · 14.1:1 · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Southwestern High School (370 students)
Shipman Elem School shrank from 169 students in 2022-23 to 159 in 2023-24 (-5.9%). Teacher FTE added 11.7 → 13.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Shipman Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Southwestern H
Southwestern High School
370 students
- Brighton North
Brighton North Primary School
293 students
- Southwestern M
Southwestern Middle School
171 students
- Medora Interme
Medora Intermediate School
160 students
- This school
Shipman Elem School
155 students
What this shows Shipman Elem School reports 155 students on the CCD universe file.
How Shipman Elem School compares
Shipman Elem School is a shrinking 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 | 14.1:1 | ▲ 1% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 155 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
155
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 58% in Illinois - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
11.6%
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
$15,053
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
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 96.1%
African American 1.3%
Hispanic or Latino 1.3%
Two or More 1.3%
Largest group: White at 96.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 7.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 7.6, Shipman Elem School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Southwestern Cusd 9 reports $15,053 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Shipman Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwestern High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Brighton North Primary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southwestern Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Medora Intermediate School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Shipman Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 293
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 171
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 160
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~155 students)
Frequently asked questions about Shipman Elem School
How many students attend Shipman Elem School?
Shipman Elem School has 155 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Shipman, IL. CCD year-over-year: 169 (2022-23) → 159 (2023-24), down 10.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shipman Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Shipman Elem School is 14.1:1, which is 1% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Shipman Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Shipman Elem School is White at 96.1% of enrollment, in Shipman, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Shipman Elem School?
Shipman Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Southwestern Cusd 9?
Besides Shipman Elem School, Southwestern Cusd 9 also operates Southwestern High School (370 students), Brighton North Primary School (293 students), and Southwestern Middle School (171 students). See the Southwestern Cusd 9 district page for the complete list.