- Enrollment
- 113
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Saint Elmo, IL
St Elmo Elem School
Federal NCES profile for St Elmo Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 173723004843
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
St Elmo 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.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Saint Elmo · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 222
- students enrolled
St Elmo Elem School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, St Elmo Elem School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Saint Elmo, IL.
School address
District: St Elmo Cusd 202 · Illinois
NCES ID 173723004843 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
St Elmo Elem School held near 225 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 17.1 → 16.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 173723004843 · Saint Elmo, IL Other · SMALL · TRAD
222 enr · 13.1:1 · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: St Elmo Sr High School (113 students)
St Elmo Elem School held near 225 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 17.1 → 16.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
St Elmo Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
St Elmo Elem School
222 students
- St Elmo Sr Hig
St Elmo Sr High School
113 students
- St Elmo Jr Hig 55
St Elmo Jr High School
55 students
What this shows St Elmo Elem School reports 222 students on the CCD universe file.
How St Elmo Elem School compares
St Elmo Elem School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.1:1 | ▼ 6% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 222 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
222
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 44% in Illinois - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,020
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 222 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 95.9%
Hispanic or Latino 1.8%
Two or More 1.4%
African American 0.9%
Largest group: White at 95.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 8.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 8.0, St Elmo Elem School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for St Elmo Cusd 202 reports $15,020 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How St Elmo Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Elmo Sr High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| St Elmo Jr High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to St Elmo Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 55
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- 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 (~222 students)
Frequently asked questions about St Elmo Elem School
How many students attend St Elmo Elem School?
St Elmo Elem School has 222 students enrolled. It is a public school in Saint Elmo, IL. CCD year-over-year: 217 (2022-23) → 225 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at St Elmo Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at St Elmo Elem School is 13.1:1, which is 6% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 17% 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 St Elmo Elem School?
The largest demographic group at St Elmo Elem School is White at 95.9% of enrollment, in Saint Elmo, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for St Elmo Elem School?
St Elmo Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does St Elmo Elem School rank among public schools in Saint Elmo?
By Resource Investment Index, St Elmo Elem School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Saint Elmo, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in St Elmo Cusd 202?
Besides St Elmo Elem School, St Elmo Cusd 202 also operates St Elmo Sr High School (113 students) and St Elmo Jr High School (55 students). See the St Elmo Cusd 202 district page for the complete list.