Enrollment
483
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bourbonnais, IL
Alan B Shepard Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Alan B Shepard Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 170675000350
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Alan B Shepard Elem School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Bourbonnais · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.1:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 483
- students enrolled
Alan B Shepard Elem School has class sizes larger than 70% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Alan B Shepard Elem School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Bourbonnais, IL.
School address
District: Bourbonnais Sd 53 · Illinois
NCES ID 170675000350 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.1:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+8% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Alan B Shepard Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Alan B Shepard Elem School
Alan B Shepard Elem School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Bourbonnais, Illinois, enrolling 483 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 483 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by White (58%) and African American (18%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 60/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.6% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Bourbonnais Sd 53 spends $13,252 per pupil, 22% below the Illinois average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Bourbonnais's public schools, it stands alongside St George Elem School (395 students): Alan B Shepard Elem School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.1:1 vs 13.6:1).
Bourbonnais Sd 53 also operates Liberty Intermediate School (714 students) and Bourbonnais Upper Grade Center (484 students) alongside Alan B Shepard Elem School.
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 Alan B Shepard Elem School compares
Alan B Shepard 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 | 15.1:1 | ▲ 8% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 483 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
483
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 70% in Illinois - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.6%
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
$13,252
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
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 + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 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
White 57.6%
African American 17.8%
Hispanic or Latino 16.4%
Two or More 7.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 57.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.3, Alan B Shepard Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bourbonnais Sd 53, which includes Alan B Shepard Elem School.
$13,252
Per student
-22%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 47.8%
State 38.1%
Federal 14.1%
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 Alan B Shepard Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty Intermediate School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bourbonnais Upper Grade Center | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Noel Levasseur Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Shabbona Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Alan B Shepard Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 714
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 484
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 305
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 290
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Similar other schools in Bourbonnais
2 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 (~483 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Alan B Shepard Elem School
How many students attend Alan B Shepard Elem School?
Alan B Shepard Elem School has 483 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bourbonnais, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alan B Shepard Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Alan B Shepard Elem School is 15.1:1, which is 8% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Alan B Shepard Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Alan B Shepard Elem School is White at 57.6% of enrollment, in Bourbonnais, 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 Alan B Shepard Elem School?
Alan B Shepard Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Alan B Shepard Elem School rank among schools in Bourbonnais?
By Resource Investment Index, Alan B Shepard Elem School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Bourbonnais, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Bourbonnais on the city page.
Is Alan B Shepard Elem School a good school?
Alan B Shepard Elem School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Illinois schools. 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 Bourbonnais Sd 53?
Besides Alan B Shepard Elem School, Bourbonnais Sd 53 also operates Liberty Intermediate School (714 students), Bourbonnais Upper Grade Center (484 students), and Noel Levasseur Elem School (305 students). See the Bourbonnais Sd 53 district page for the complete list.
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