Enrollment
222
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.1:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-6% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How St Elmo Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at St Elmo Elem School
St Elmo Elem School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Saint Elmo, Illinois, enrolling 222 students.
At 13.1:1, 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 222 puts it in the smaller third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (96% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 8/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 222 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
15.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 16.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
St Elmo Cusd 202 also operates St Elmo Sr High School (113 students) and St Elmo Jr High School (55 students) alongside St Elmo Elem School.
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 St Elmo Elem School compares
St Elmo Elem School on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.1:1 | ▼ 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,152
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for St Elmo Cusd 202, which includes St Elmo Elem School.
$14,152
Per student
-17%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.2%
State 50.5%
Federal 16.3%
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 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
- 113
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 55
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Illinois, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~222 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.1:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Saint Elmo on the city page.
Is St Elmo Elem School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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