Enrollment
617
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Minooka, IL
Aux Sable
Federal NCES profile for Aux Sable, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 172631005818
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Aux Sable earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Illinois schools.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Minooka · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.1:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 617
- students enrolled
Aux Sable has class sizes larger than 82% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Aux Sable ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Minooka, IL.
School address
District: Minooka Ccsd 201 · Illinois
NCES ID 172631005818 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
39.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.1:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+15% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Aux Sable compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Aux Sable
Aux Sable is a mid-sized elementary school in Minooka, Illinois, enrolling 617 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 617 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 (66%) and Hispanic or Latino (25%) (diversity index 50/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.1% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Minooka Ccsd 201 spends $13,419 per pupil, 21% below the Illinois average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Minooka's elementary schools, it stands alongside Minooka Intermediate School (941 students): Aux Sable is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16.1:1 vs 15.7:1).
Minooka Ccsd 201 also operates Minooka Jr High School (1,024 students) and Minooka Intermediate School (941 students) alongside Aux Sable.
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 Aux Sable compares
Aux Sable on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.1:1 | ▲ 15% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 617 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
617
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 82% in Illinois - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
19.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,419
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
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
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 617 Top 19% in Illinois - larger than 81% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 39.0
Students per teacher 16.1:1 +15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 172631005818
Student demographics
White 66.1%
Hispanic or Latino 25.3%
African American 5.3%
Two or More 2.4%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: White at 66.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.6, Aux Sable is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 19.1%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Minooka Ccsd 201, which includes Aux Sable.
$13,419
Per student
-21%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 54.2%
State 38.6%
Federal 7.2%
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 Aux Sable Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minooka Jr High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Minooka Intermediate School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jones Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Minooka Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Walnut Trails Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Aux Sable's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,024
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 941
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 553
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 504
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 475
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar elementary schools in Minooka
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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Frequently asked questions about Aux Sable
How many students attend Aux Sable?
Aux Sable has 617 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Minooka, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Aux Sable?
The student-teacher ratio at Aux Sable is 16.1:1, which is 15% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Aux Sable?
The largest demographic group at Aux Sable is White at 66.1% of enrollment, in Minooka, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Aux Sable?
Aux Sable has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Aux Sable rank among elementary schools in Minooka?
By Resource Investment Index, Aux Sable ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Minooka, 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 Minooka on the city page.
Is Aux Sable a good school?
Aux Sable earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of 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 Minooka Ccsd 201?
Besides Aux Sable, Minooka Ccsd 201 also operates Minooka Jr High School (1,024 students), Minooka Intermediate School (941 students), and Jones Elementary School (553 students). See the Minooka Ccsd 201 district page for the complete list.