Enrollment
180
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 174041004871
Virginia Elem School — Virginia, IL
Federal NCES profile for Virginia Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 45/100.
👥 Class size 20
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 86
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Virginia Cusd 64 · Illinois
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
9.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20:1
vs 14.6:1 Illinois avg
+37% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Virginia Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Virginia Elem School reports 180 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 9.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 20:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 37% above the Illinois state mean of 14.6:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 26% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 5.6% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Virginia Cusd 64 spends $14,907 per pupil district-wide, below the Illinois average of $20,099 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 63.8% from local sources (property taxes), 27.6% from the state, and 8.6% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (D), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Virginia Elem School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Illinois state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20:1 | ▲ 37% | 14.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 180 | top 15% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
20:1
students per teacher
— 37% above state mean
Top 96% in Illinois — lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
5.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 10% — strong attendance relative to the post-pandemic national landscape.
Funding equity
$14,907
per pupil, district-wide
— below Illinois avg of $20,099
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 180 Top 15% in Illinois — larger than 85% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 9.0
Students per teacher 20:1 +37% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 174041004871
Student demographics
White 86.7%
Hispanic or Latino 6.1%
Two or More 4.4%
African American 2.8%
Largest group: White at 86.7% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 5.6%
In-school suspensions 9
Out-of-school suspensions 3
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Virginia Cusd 64, which includes Virginia Elem School.
$14,907
Per student
-26%
vs Illinois
Avg $20,099
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 63.8%
State 27.6%
Federal 8.6%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 156
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
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1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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Frequently asked questions about Virginia Elem School
How many students attend Virginia Elem School?
Virginia Elem School has 180 students enrolled. It is a other school in Virginia, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Virginia Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Virginia Elem School is 20:1, which is 37% higher than the Illinois average of 14.6:1 and 26% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Virginia Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Virginia Elem School is White at 86.7%. The school serves a diverse student body in Virginia, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Virginia Elem School?
Virginia Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (D) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.