- Enrollment
- 526
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Mendota, IL
Blackstone Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Blackstone 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 172562004735
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Blackstone Elem School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 76% of Illinois schools.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Mendota · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 11.6:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 197
- students enrolled
Blackstone Elem School has class sizes smaller than 76% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Blackstone Elem School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Mendota, IL.
School address
District: Mendota Ccsd 289 · Illinois
NCES ID 172562004735 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Blackstone Elem School held near 212 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 17.8 → 17.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 172562004735 · Mendota, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
197 enr · 11.6:1 · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Northbrook School (526 students)
Blackstone Elem School held near 212 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 17.8 → 17.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Blackstone Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Northbrook Sch
Northbrook School
526 students
- Lincoln Elem S
Lincoln Elem School
319 students
- This school 197
Blackstone Elem School
197 students
What this shows Blackstone Elem School reports 197 students on the CCD universe file.
How Blackstone Elem School compares
Blackstone Elem School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.6:1 | ▼ 17% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 197 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.6:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
197
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
11.6:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 24% in Illinois - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
45.7%
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
$13,901
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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.
Student demographics
White 48.7%
Hispanic or Latino 44.2%
Two or More 5.1%
African American 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Largest group: White at 48.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.5, Blackstone Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Mendota Ccsd 289 reports $13,901 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Blackstone Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northbrook School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Blackstone Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 319
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Similar elementary schools in Mendota
2 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 (~197 students)
Frequently asked questions about Blackstone Elem School
How many students attend Blackstone Elem School?
Blackstone Elem School has 197 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Mendota, IL. CCD year-over-year: 222 (2022-23) → 212 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Blackstone Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Blackstone Elem School is 11.6:1, which is 17% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 26% 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 Blackstone Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Blackstone Elem School is White at 48.7% of enrollment, in Mendota, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Blackstone Elem School?
Blackstone 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 Blackstone Elem School rank among elementary schools in Mendota?
By Resource Investment Index, Blackstone Elem School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Mendota, 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 Mendota Ccsd 289?
Besides Blackstone Elem School, Mendota Ccsd 289 also operates Northbrook School (526 students) and Lincoln Elem School (319 students). See the Mendota Ccsd 289 district page for the complete list.