Enrollment
304
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Tremont, IL
Tremont Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Tremont Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 173939004857
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tremont Elem School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Tremont · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 304
- students enrolled
Tremont Elem School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tremont Elem School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Tremont, IL.
School address
District: Tremont Cusd 702 · Illinois
NCES ID 173939004857 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.8:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Tremont Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Tremont Elem School
Tremont Elem School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Tremont, Illinois, enrolling 304 students.
At 13.8:1, 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.
With 304 students, its enrollment sits close to the Illinois median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (89% of enrollment) (diversity index 21/100).
10.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Tremont Cusd 702 spends $13,145 per pupil, 23% below the Illinois average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Tremont Cusd 702 also operates Tremont Middle School (291 students) and Tremont High School (288 students) alongside Tremont 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 Tremont Elem School compares
Tremont 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 | 13.8:1 | ▼ 1% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 304 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
304
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 53% in Illinois - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,145
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 88.8%
Two or More 4.9%
African American 3.6%
Hispanic or Latino 1.6%
Asian 1.0%
Largest group: White at 88.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.7, Tremont Elem School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Tremont Cusd 702, which includes Tremont Elem School.
$13,145
Per student
-23%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 53.4%
State 37.7%
Federal 8.9%
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 Tremont Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tremont Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tremont High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tremont Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 291
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 288
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~304 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.8:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Tremont Elem School
How many students attend Tremont Elem School?
Tremont Elem School has 304 students enrolled. It is a public school in Tremont, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tremont Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Tremont Elem School is 13.8:1, which is 1% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 12% 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 Tremont Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Tremont Elem School is White at 88.8% of enrollment, in Tremont, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tremont Elem School?
Tremont Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Tremont Elem School rank among public schools in Tremont?
By Resource Investment Index, Tremont Elem School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Tremont, 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 Tremont on the city page.
Is Tremont Elem School a good school?
Tremont Elem School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. 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 Tremont Cusd 702?
Besides Tremont Elem School, Tremont Cusd 702 also operates Tremont Middle School (291 students) and Tremont High School (288 students). See the Tremont Cusd 702 district page for the complete list.
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