- Enrollment
- 384
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Staunton, IL
Staunton Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Staunton Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 173759004844
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Staunton Elem School earns 32/100 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 Staunton · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.6:1
- students per teacher
- 541
- students enrolled
Staunton Elem School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Staunton Elem School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Staunton, IL.
School address
District: Staunton Cusd 6 · Illinois
NCES ID 173759004844 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Staunton Elem School held near 547 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 37.4 → 36.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-16 students YoY 173759004844 · Staunton, IL Other · MID · TRAD
541 enr · 14.6:1 · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Staunton High School (384 students)
Staunton Elem School held near 547 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 37.4 → 36.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Staunton Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Staunton Elem School
541 students
- Staunton High
Staunton High School
384 students
- Staunton Jr Hi
Staunton Jr High School
240 students
What this shows Staunton Elem School reports 541 students on the CCD universe file.
How Staunton Elem School compares
Staunton 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 | 14.6:1 | ▲ 4% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 541 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
541
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 64% in Illinois - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,215
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 541 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 94.5%
Two or More 3.1%
Hispanic or Latino 1.5%
Asian 0.7%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: White at 94.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.6, Staunton Elem School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Staunton Cusd 6 reports $12,215 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Staunton Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Staunton High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Staunton Jr High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Staunton Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 240
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~541 students)
Frequently asked questions about Staunton Elem School
How many students attend Staunton Elem School?
Staunton Elem School has 541 students enrolled. It is a public school in Staunton, IL. CCD year-over-year: 563 (2022-23) → 547 (2023-24), nearly flat (-16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Staunton Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Staunton Elem School is 14.6:1, which is 4% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Staunton Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Staunton Elem School is White at 94.5% of enrollment, in Staunton, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Staunton Elem School?
Staunton Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Staunton Elem School rank among public schools in Staunton?
By Resource Investment Index, Staunton Elem School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Staunton, 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 Staunton Cusd 6?
Besides Staunton Elem School, Staunton Cusd 6 also operates Staunton High School (384 students) and Staunton Jr High School (240 students). See the Staunton Cusd 6 district page for the complete list.