- Enrollment
- 1,480
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Crete, IL
Balmoral Elem Sch
Federal NCES profile for Balmoral Elem Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 171125001342
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Balmoral Elem Sch earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Crete · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.2:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 472
- students enrolled
Balmoral Elem Sch has class sizes larger than 92% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Balmoral Elem Sch ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Crete, IL.
School address
District: Crete Monee Cusd 201u · Illinois
NCES ID 171125001342 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD universe card
School universe 171125001342 · Crete, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
472 enr · 18.2:1 · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Crete-Monee High School (1,480 students)
Resource Investment Index #1 of 4 public schools in Crete. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Balmoral Elem Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Crete-Monee Hi
Crete-Monee High School
1,480 students
- Crete-Monee Mi
Crete-Monee Middle School
1,002 students
- This school 472
Balmoral Elem Sch
472 students
- Crete Elementa 381
Crete Elementary School
381 students
- Monee Elementa 373
Monee Elementary School
373 students
- Talala Element 305
Talala Elementary School
305 students
What this shows Balmoral Elem Sch reports 472 students on the CCD universe file.
How Balmoral Elem Sch compares
Balmoral Elem Sch on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.2:1 | ▲ 30% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 472 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.2:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
472
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
18.2:1
students per teacher
- 30% above state mean
Top 92% in Illinois - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
33.1%
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
$22,610
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
22
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 44.3%
Hispanic or Latino 28.4%
White 18.0%
Two or More 8.5%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 44.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.3, Balmoral Elem Sch is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Crete Monee Cusd 201u, which includes Balmoral Elem Sch.
$22,610
Per student
+24%
vs Illinois
Avg $18,196
+28%
vs U.S.
Avg $17,658
Revenue mix
Local 54.1%
State 37.0%
Federal 8.8%
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 Balmoral Elem Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crete-Monee High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Crete-Monee Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Crete Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Monee Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Talala Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Balmoral Elem Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,002
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 381
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 373
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 305
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
Similar elementary schools in Crete
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~472 students)
Frequently asked questions about Balmoral Elem Sch
How many students attend Balmoral Elem Sch?
Balmoral Elem Sch has 472 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Crete, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Balmoral Elem Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Balmoral Elem Sch is 18.2:1, which is 30% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 16% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Balmoral Elem Sch?
The largest demographic group at Balmoral Elem Sch is African American at 44.3% of enrollment, in Crete, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Balmoral Elem Sch?
Balmoral Elem Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (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 Balmoral Elem Sch rank among public schools in Crete?
By Resource Investment Index, Balmoral Elem Sch ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Crete, 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 Crete Monee Cusd 201u?
Besides Balmoral Elem Sch, Crete Monee Cusd 201u also operates Crete-Monee High School (1,480 students), Crete-Monee Middle School (1,002 students), and Crete Elementary School (381 students). See the Crete Monee Cusd 201u district page for the complete list.
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