Enrollment
291
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 173633003754
Signal Hill Elem School — Belleville, IL
Federal NCES profile for Signal Hill Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 57/100.
👥 Class size 70
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 44
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Signal Hill Sd 181 · Illinois
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
39.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
7.5:1
vs 14.6:1 Illinois avg
-49% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Signal Hill Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Signal Hill Elem School reports 291 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 39.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 7.5:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 49% below the Illinois state mean of 14.6:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 53% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 291 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 22.3% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Signal Hill Sd 181 spends $20,233 per pupil district-wide, above the Illinois average of $20,099 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 34.2% from local sources (property taxes), 52.4% from the state, and 13.5% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (C), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Signal Hill Elem School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Illinois state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 7.5:1 | ▼ 49% | 14.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 291 | top 35% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
7.5:1
students per teacher
— 49% below state mean
Top 2% in Illinois — lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
22.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$20,233
per pupil, district-wide
— above Illinois avg of $20,099
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 291 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
Enrollment 291 Top 35% in Illinois — larger than 65% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 39.0
Students per teacher 7.5:1 -49% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 173633003754
Student demographics
African American 45.4%
White 35.1%
Two or More 12.0%
Hispanic or Latino 6.2%
Asian 1.4%
Largest group: African American at 45.4% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 291:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 22.3%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 17
Expulsions 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Signal Hill Sd 181, which includes Signal Hill Elem School.
$20,233
Per student
+1%
vs Illinois
Avg $20,099
+4%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 34.2%
State 52.4%
Federal 13.5%
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.
Similar other schools in Belleville
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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997 students 11.9:1 students per teacher
Whiteside Elem School
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680 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
Ellis Elem School
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382 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Jefferson Elem School
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293 students 13.5:1 students per teacher
Washington School
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192 students 25.4:1 students per teacher
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Signal Hill Elem School
How many students attend Signal Hill Elem School?
Signal Hill Elem School has 291 students enrolled. It is a other school in Belleville, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Signal Hill Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Signal Hill Elem School is 7.5:1, which is 49% lower than the Illinois average of 14.6:1 and 53% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Signal Hill Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Signal Hill Elem School is African American at 45.4%. The school serves a diverse student body in Belleville, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Signal Hill Elem School?
Signal Hill Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (C) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.