- Enrollment
- 1,111
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Des Plaines, IL
Apollo Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Apollo Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 171314000063
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Apollo Elem School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #11 of 11
- elementary schools in Des Plaines · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.2:1
- students per teacher
- 536
- students enrolled
Apollo Elem School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Apollo Elem School ranks #11 of 11 elementary schools in Des Plaines, IL.
School address
District: East Maine Sd 63 · Illinois
NCES ID 171314000063 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD universe card
School universe 171314000063 · Des Plaines, IL Elementary · MID · TRAD
536 enr · 12.2:1 · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Gemini Middle School (1,111 students)
Resource Investment Index #11 of 11 elementary schools in Des Plaines. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Apollo Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Gemini Middle
Gemini Middle School
1,111 students
- This school
Apollo Elem School
536 students
- Mark Twain Ele
Mark Twain Elem School
489 students
- V H Nelson Ele
V H Nelson Elem School
479 students
- Washington Ele 406
Washington Elem School
406 students
- Melzer School 395
Melzer School
395 students
What this shows Apollo Elem School reports 536 students on the CCD universe file.
How Apollo Elem School compares
Apollo 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 | 12.2:1 | ▼ 13% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 536 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
536
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 31% in Illinois - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
38.6%
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
$20,003
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 38.6%
Hispanic or Latino 23.9%
White 22.2%
African American 8.2%
Two or More 6.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Asian at 38.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.3, Apollo Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for East Maine Sd 63, which includes Apollo Elem School.
$20,003
Per student
+10%
vs Illinois
Avg $18,196
+13%
vs U.S.
Avg $17,658
Revenue mix
Local 59.1%
State 31.5%
Federal 9.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2022-23 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Apollo Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gemini Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mark Twain Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| V H Nelson Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Washington Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Melzer School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Apollo Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 489
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 479
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 406
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 395
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar elementary schools in Des Plaines
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
North Elementary School
Standard public school
599 students 15:1 students per teacher
Iroquois Community School
Standard public school
411 students 12.5:1 students per teacher
Brentwood Elem School
Standard public school
375 students 11.4:1 students per teacher
Devonshire School
Standard public school
370 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Central Elem School
Standard public school
322 students 12.4:1 students per teacher
Plainfield Elem School
Standard public school
285 students 10.6:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~536 students)
Frequently asked questions about Apollo Elem School
How many students attend Apollo Elem School?
Apollo Elem School has 536 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Des Plaines, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Apollo Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Apollo Elem School is 12.2:1, which is 13% 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 Apollo Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Apollo Elem School is Asian at 38.6% of enrollment, in Des Plaines, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Apollo Elem School?
Apollo Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (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 Apollo Elem School rank among elementary schools in Des Plaines?
By Resource Investment Index, Apollo Elem School ranks #11 of 11 elementary schools in Des Plaines, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Des Plaines on the city page.
What other schools are in East Maine Sd 63?
Besides Apollo Elem School, East Maine Sd 63 also operates Gemini Middle School (1,111 students), Mark Twain Elem School (489 students), and V H Nelson Elem School (479 students). See the East Maine Sd 63 district page for the complete list.
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