Enrollment
541
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 173651003763
Smithton Elem School — Smithton, IL
Federal NCES profile for Smithton Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 52/100.
👥 Class size 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 86
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: Smithton Ccsd 130 · 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)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15:1
vs 14.6:1 Illinois avg
+3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Smithton Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Smithton Elem School reports 541 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 37.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 3% above the Illinois state mean of 14.6:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 6% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 5.7% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Smithton Ccsd 130 spends $14,016 per pupil district-wide, below the Illinois average of $20,099 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 52.8% from local sources (property taxes), 36.5% from the state, and 10.7% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (C-), calculated from 3 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 Smithton 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 | 15:1 | ▲ 3% | 14.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 541 | top 75% | — | — |
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
15:1
students per teacher
— 3% above state mean
Top 70% in Illinois — lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
5.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 10% — strong attendance relative to the post-pandemic national landscape.
Funding equity
$14,016
per pupil, district-wide
— below Illinois avg of $20,099
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
8
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 541 Top 75% in Illinois — larger than 25% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 37.0
Students per teacher 15:1 +3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 173651003763
Student demographics
White 94.5%
African American 2.4%
Two or More 2.4%
Hispanic or Latino 0.4%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 94.5% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 5.7%
In-school suspensions 8
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Smithton Ccsd 130, which includes Smithton Elem School.
$14,016
Per student
-30%
vs Illinois
Avg $20,099
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 52.8%
State 36.5%
Federal 10.7%
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.
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Smithton Elem School
How many students attend Smithton Elem School?
Smithton Elem School has 541 students enrolled. It is a other school in Smithton, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Smithton Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Smithton Elem School is 15:1, which is 3% higher than the Illinois average of 14.6:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Smithton Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Smithton Elem School is White at 94.5%. The school serves a diverse student body in Smithton, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Smithton Elem School?
Smithton Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (C-) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.