- Enrollment
- 475
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Belleville, IL
Whiteside Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Whiteside Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 174230004250
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 11
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Whiteside Elem School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #4 of 6
- schools in Belleville · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.5:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 680
- students enrolled
Whiteside Elem School has class sizes larger than 75% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Whiteside Elem School ranks #4 of 6 schools in Belleville, IL.
School address
District: Whiteside Sd 115 · Illinois
NCES ID 174230004250 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Whiteside Elem School held near 668 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 44.7 → 45.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 174230004250 · Belleville, IL Other · MID · TRAD
680 enr · 15.5:1 · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Whiteside Middle School (475 students)
Whiteside Elem School held near 668 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 44.7 → 45.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
How Whiteside Elem School compares
Whiteside 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 | 15.5:1 | ▲ 11% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 680 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
680
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 75% in Illinois - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
35.7%
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
$12,979
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
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. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
African American 54.7%
White 29.1%
Two or More 10.1%
Hispanic or Latino 4.9%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 54.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.3, Whiteside Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Whiteside Sd 115 reports $12,979 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Whiteside Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whiteside Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Whiteside Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Similar other schools in Belleville
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Belle Valley School
Standard public school
997 students 12:1 students per teacher
Ellis Elem School
Standard public school
382 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Jefferson Elem School
Standard public school
293 students 11.3:1 students per teacher
Signal Hill Elem School
Standard public school
291 students 7.5:1 students per teacher
Washington School
Standard public school
192 students 27.4:1 students per teacher
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 (~680 students)
Frequently asked questions about Whiteside Elem School
How many students attend Whiteside Elem School?
Whiteside Elem School has 680 students enrolled. It is a public school in Belleville, IL. CCD year-over-year: 670 (2022-23) → 668 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Whiteside Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Whiteside Elem School is 15.5:1, which is 11% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Whiteside Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Whiteside Elem School is African American at 54.7% of enrollment, in Belleville, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Whiteside Elem School?
Whiteside Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Whiteside Elem School rank among schools in Belleville?
By Resource Investment Index, Whiteside Elem School ranks #4 of 6 schools in Belleville, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Belleville on the city page.
What other schools are in Whiteside Sd 115?
Besides Whiteside Elem School, Whiteside Sd 115 also operates Whiteside Middle School (475 students). See the Whiteside Sd 115 district page for the complete list.