Enrollment
434
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.8:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+63% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Caroline Sibley Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Caroline Sibley Elem School
Caroline Sibley Elem School is a mid-sized elementary school in Calumet City, Illinois, enrolling 434 students.
Class loads run heavy: 22.8:1 is larger than about 98% of Illinois schools and 63% above the 14:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
With 434 students, its enrollment sits close to the Illinois median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 99% of the 3,845 Illinois schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is predominantly African American (93% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 14/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 56.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Calumet City's elementary schools, it stands alongside Wentworth Intermediate School (315 students): Caroline Sibley Elem School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (22.8:1 vs 15:1).
Dolton Sd 149 also operates New Beginnings Learning Academy (288 students) and Berger-Vandenberg Elem School (266 students) alongside Caroline Sibley Elem School.
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 Caroline Sibley Elem School compares
Caroline Sibley Elem School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$17,572
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Dolton Sd 149, which includes Caroline Sibley Elem School.
$17,572
Per student
+3%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.0%
State 59.4%
Federal 10.6%
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 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
- 288
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- 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.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Illinois, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~434 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.8:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Caroline Sibley Elem School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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