- Enrollment
- 288
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Calumet City, IL
Caroline Sibley Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Caroline Sibley Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 13/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 171242001489
👥 S:T ratio 9
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Caroline Sibley Elem School earns 13/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Illinois schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Calumet City · Resource Index
- 13
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.8:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 434
- students enrolled
Caroline Sibley Elem School has class sizes larger than 98% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Caroline Sibley Elem School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Calumet City, IL.
School address
District: Dolton Sd 149 · Illinois
NCES ID 171242001489 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Caroline Sibley Elem School held near 525 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 19.0 → 19.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 171242001489 · Calumet City, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
434 enr · 22.8:1 · RII 13
Nearest enrollment peer: New Beginnings Learning Academy (288 students)
Caroline Sibley Elem School held near 525 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE held 19.0 → 19.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Caroline Sibley Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Caroline Sibley Elem School
434 students
- New Beginnings
New Beginnings Learning Academy
288 students
- Berger-Vandenb
Berger-Vandenberg Elem School
266 students
- Carol Moseley
Carol Moseley Braun School
264 students
- Creative Commu
Creative Communications Acad
246 students
- S T E M Academ
S T E M Academy
243 students
What this shows Caroline Sibley Elem School reports 434 students on the CCD universe file.
How Caroline Sibley Elem School compares
Caroline Sibley 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 | 22.8:1 | ▲ 63% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 434 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.8:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
434
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
22.8:1
students per teacher
- 63% above state mean
Top 98% in Illinois - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
56.9%
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
$20,881
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
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
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
African American 92.6%
Hispanic or Latino 6.2%
Two or More 0.7%
White 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 92.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.9, Caroline Sibley Elem School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Dolton Sd 149 reports $20,881 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Caroline Sibley Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Beginnings Learning Academy | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Berger-Vandenberg Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Carol Moseley Braun School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Creative Communications Acad | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| S T E M Academy | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Caroline Sibley Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 266
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 264
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 246
- Students per teacher
- 30.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 243
- Students per teacher
- 34.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar elementary schools in Calumet City
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 (~434 students)
Frequently asked questions about Caroline Sibley Elem School
How many students attend Caroline Sibley Elem School?
Caroline Sibley Elem School has 434 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Calumet City, IL. CCD year-over-year: 518 (2022-23) → 525 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Caroline Sibley Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Caroline Sibley Elem School is 22.8:1, which is 63% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 45% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Caroline Sibley Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Caroline Sibley Elem School is African American at 92.6% of enrollment, in Calumet City, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Caroline Sibley Elem School?
Caroline Sibley Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 13/100 (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 Caroline Sibley Elem School rank among elementary schools in Calumet City?
By Resource Investment Index, Caroline Sibley Elem School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Calumet City, 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 Calumet City on the city page.
What other schools are in Dolton Sd 149?
Besides Caroline Sibley Elem School, Dolton Sd 149 also operates New Beginnings Learning Academy (288 students), Berger-Vandenberg Elem School (266 students), and Carol Moseley Braun School (264 students). See the Dolton Sd 149 district page for the complete list.