- Enrollment
- 212
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-28 students YoY
William Holliday Elem School shrank from 438 students in 2022-23 to 410 in 2023-24 (-6.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 34.0 → 33.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-28 students YoY 173219003368 · Fairview Heights, IL Other · SMALL · TRAD
418 enr · 12.3:1 · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Pontiac Jr High School (212 students)
William Holliday Elem School shrank from 438 students in 2022-23 to 410 in 2023-24 (-6.4%). Teacher FTE lost 34.0 → 33.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
How William Holliday Elem School compares
William Holliday Elem School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$15,460
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
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.
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
District finance for Pontiac-W Holliday Sd 105 reports $15,460 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
Similar other schools in Fairview Heights
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~418 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 438 (2022-23) → 410 (2023-24), down 28.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.