- Enrollment
- 543
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · White Heath, IL
White Heath Elem School
Federal NCES profile for White Heath Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 172655002845
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
White Heath Elem School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 270
- students enrolled
White Heath Elem School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Monticello Cusd 25 · Illinois
NCES ID 172655002845 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
White Heath Elem School held near 263 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 19.8 → 18.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 172655002845 · White Heath, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
270 enr · 14.2:1 · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Washington School (543 students)
White Heath Elem School held near 263 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 19.8 → 18.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
White Heath Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Washington Sch
Washington School
543 students
- Monticello Hig
Monticello High School
489 students
- Monticello Mid
Monticello Middle School
405 students
- This school
White Heath Elem School
270 students
What this shows White Heath Elem School reports 270 students on the CCD universe file.
How White Heath Elem School compares
White Heath 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 | 14.2:1 | ▲ 1% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 270 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
270
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 60% in Illinois - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,828
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 270 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 95.2%
Two or More 3.3%
Hispanic or Latino 1.1%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: White at 95.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 9.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 9.2, White Heath Elem School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Monticello Cusd 25 reports $13,828 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How White Heath Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Monticello High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Monticello Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to White Heath Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 489
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 405
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~270 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about White Heath Elem School
How many students attend White Heath Elem School?
White Heath Elem School has 270 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in White Heath, IL. CCD year-over-year: 261 (2022-23) → 263 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at White Heath Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at White Heath Elem School is 14.2:1, which is 1% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of White Heath Elem School?
The largest demographic group at White Heath Elem School is White at 95.2% of enrollment, in White Heath, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for White Heath Elem School?
White Heath Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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).
What other schools are in Monticello Cusd 25?
Besides White Heath Elem School, Monticello Cusd 25 also operates Washington School (543 students), Monticello High School (489 students), and Monticello Middle School (405 students). See the Monticello Cusd 25 district page for the complete list.