Enrollment
536
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 171314000063
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 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 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 80% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #11 of 11
- elementary schools in Des Plaines · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 11.3:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 536
- students enrolled
Apollo Elem School has class sizes smaller than 80% of Illinois schools. 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
44.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.3:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-19% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Apollo Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Apollo Elem School
Apollo Elem School is a mid-sized elementary school in Des Plaines, Illinois, enrolling 536 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 536 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by Asian (39%) and Hispanic or Latino (24%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 73/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 38.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Des Plaines's elementary schools, it stands alongside North Elementary School (599 students): Apollo Elem School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (11.3:1 vs 10.8:1).
East Maine Sd 63 also operates Gemini Middle School (1,111 students) and Mark Twain Elem School (489 students) alongside Apollo 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 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 | 11.3:1 | ▼ 19% | 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
11.3:1
Leaner classes than 83% 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
11.3:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 20% in Illinois - lower ratio than 80% 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
$18,758
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
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.
Overview
Enrollment 536 Top 26% in Illinois - larger than 74% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 44.0
Students per teacher 11.3:1 -19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 171314000063
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 & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 38.6%
In-school suspensions 6
Out-of-school suspensions 5
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for East Maine Sd 63, which includes Apollo Elem School.
$18,758
Per student
+10%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 59.1%
State 31.5%
Federal 9.4%
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 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
- 1,111
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 489
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 479
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 406
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 395
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- 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 10.8:1 students per teacher
Iroquois Community School
Standard public school
411 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
Brentwood Elem School
Standard public school
375 students 13:1 students per teacher
Devonshire School
Standard public school
370 students 11.9:1 students per teacher
Central Elem School
Standard public school
322 students 11.8:1 students per teacher
Plainfield Elem School
Standard public school
285 students 10.1:1 students per teacher
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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 11.3:1, which is 19% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 28% 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 29/100 (lower 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 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.
Is Apollo Elem School a good school?
Apollo Elem School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 80% 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 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.