Enrollment
472
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 171125001342
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 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 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Crete · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.9:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 472
- students enrolled
Balmoral Elem Sch has class sizes larger than 87% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Balmoral Elem Sch ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Crete, IL.
School address
District: Crete Monee Cusd 201u · Illinois
NCES ID 171125001342 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.9:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+21% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Balmoral Elem Sch compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Balmoral Elem Sch
Balmoral Elem Sch is a mid-sized elementary school in Crete, Illinois, enrolling 472 students.
Class loads run heavy: 16.9:1 is larger than about 87% of Illinois schools and 21% above the 14:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Enrollment of 472 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 African American (44%) and Hispanic or Latino (28%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 68/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Crete's elementary schools, it stands alongside Crete Elementary School (381 students): Balmoral Elem Sch is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16.9:1 vs 14.5:1).
Crete Monee Cusd 201u also operates Crete-Monee High School (1,480 students) and Crete-Monee Middle School (1,002 students) alongside Balmoral Elem Sch.
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 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 | 16.9:1 | ▲ 21% | 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
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 32% 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
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 87% in Illinois - lower ratio than 13% 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
$20,349
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
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.
Overview
Enrollment 472 Top 34% in Illinois - larger than 66% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 26.0
Students per teacher 16.9:1 +21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 171125001342
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 & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 33.1%
In-school suspensions 22
Out-of-school suspensions 6
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Crete Monee Cusd 201u, which includes Balmoral Elem Sch.
$20,349
Per student
+19%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 54.1%
State 37.0%
Federal 8.8%
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 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 | Similar 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
- 1,480
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,002
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 381
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 373
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 305
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
Similar elementary schools in Crete
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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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 16.9:1, which is 21% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 8% 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 27/100 (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 Balmoral Elem Sch rank among public schools in Crete?
By Resource Investment Index, Balmoral Elem Sch ranks #2 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. See all public schools in Crete on the city page.
Is Balmoral Elem Sch a good school?
Balmoral Elem Sch earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% 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 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.