Enrollment
418
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 173219003368
William Holliday Elem School — Fairview Heights, IL
Federal NCES profile for William Holliday Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 42/100.
👥 Class size 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 46
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: Pontiac-W Holliday Sd 105 · 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)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.9:1
vs 14.6:1 Illinois avg
-12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How William Holliday Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
William Holliday Elem School reports 418 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 34.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 12% below the Illinois state mean of 14.6:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 19% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 21.5% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Pontiac-W Holliday Sd 105 spends $16,091 per pupil district-wide, below the Illinois average of $20,099 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 63.0% from local sources (property taxes), 26.4% from the state, and 10.7% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 William Holliday 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 | 12.9:1 | ▼ 12% | 14.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 418 | top 57% | — | — |
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
12.9:1
students per teacher
— 12% below state mean
Top 40% in Illinois — lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
21.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,091
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
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
Enrollment 418 Top 57% in Illinois — larger than 43% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 34.0
Students per teacher 12.9:1 -12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 173219003368
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.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 21.5%
In-school suspensions 3
Out-of-school suspensions 15
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pontiac-W Holliday Sd 105, which includes William Holliday Elem School.
$16,091
Per student
-20%
vs Illinois
Avg $20,099
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 212
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
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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 other 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 12.9:1, which is 12% lower than the Illinois average of 14.6:1 and 19% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. 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%. The school serves a diverse student body in Fairview Heights, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for William Holliday Elem School?
William Holliday Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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.