Enrollment
418
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fairview Heights, IL
William Holliday Elem School
Federal NCES profile for William Holliday Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 173219003368
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
William Holliday Elem School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Fairview Heights · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.3:1
- students per teacher
- 418
- students enrolled
William Holliday Elem School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, William Holliday Elem School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Fairview Heights, IL.
School address
District: Pontiac-W Holliday Sd 105 · Illinois
NCES ID 173219003368 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.3:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How William Holliday Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at William Holliday Elem School
William Holliday Elem School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Fairview Heights, Illinois, enrolling 418 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 418 students, its enrollment sits close to the Illinois median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by African American (44%) and White (26%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 70/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.5% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Fairview Heights's public schools, it stands alongside Illini Elem School (315 students): William Holliday Elem School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (12.3:1 vs 10.9:1).
Its district, Pontiac-W Holliday Sd 105, also runs Pontiac Jr High School (212 students).
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 William Holliday Elem School compares
William Holliday 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 | 12.3:1 | ▼ 12% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 418 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
418
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 33% in Illinois - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
21.5%
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
$13,777
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
Somewhat 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
3
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.3 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
African American 44.3%
White 25.8%
Hispanic or Latino 13.9%
Two or More 12.4%
Asian 3.6%
Largest group: African American at 44.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.1, William Holliday Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pontiac-W Holliday Sd 105, which includes William Holliday Elem School.
$13,777
Per student
-19%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 63.0%
State 26.4%
Federal 10.7%
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 William Holliday Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pontiac Jr High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to William Holliday Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 212
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar other schools in Fairview Heights
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~418 students)
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Frequently asked questions about William Holliday Elem School
How many students attend William Holliday Elem School?
William Holliday Elem School has 418 students enrolled. It is a public school in Fairview Heights, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at William Holliday Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at William Holliday Elem School is 12.3:1, which is 12% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 22% 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 William Holliday Elem School?
The largest demographic group at William Holliday Elem School is African American at 44.3% of enrollment, in Fairview Heights, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for William Holliday Elem School?
William Holliday Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical 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 William Holliday Elem School rank among public schools in Fairview Heights?
By Resource Investment Index, William Holliday Elem School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Fairview Heights, 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 Fairview Heights on the city page.
Is William Holliday Elem School a good school?
William Holliday Elem School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also more 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 Pontiac-W Holliday Sd 105?
Besides William Holliday Elem School, Pontiac-W Holliday Sd 105 also operates Pontiac Jr High School (212 students). See the Pontiac-W Holliday Sd 105 district page for the complete list.
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