Enrollment
541
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.6:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Staunton Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Staunton Elem School
Staunton Elem School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Staunton, Illinois, enrolling 541 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 541 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (95% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 11/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 541 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
17.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Staunton Cusd 6 spends $10,813 per pupil, 37% below the Illinois average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Staunton Cusd 6 also operates Staunton High School (384 students) and Staunton Jr High School (240 students) alongside Staunton 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 Staunton Elem School compares
Staunton 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,813
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Staunton Cusd 6, which includes Staunton Elem School.
$10,813
Per student
-37%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-35%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 31.0%
State 58.3%
Federal 10.8%
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 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
- 384
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 240
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~541 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.6:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Staunton on the city page.
Is Staunton Elem School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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