Enrollment
491
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Elgin, IL
Channing Memorial Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Channing Memorial Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 171371001668
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Channing Memorial Elem School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Illinois schools.
- #3 of 6
- elementary schools in Elgin · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 491
- students enrolled
Channing Memorial Elem School has class sizes smaller than 73% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Channing Memorial Elem School ranks #3 of 6 elementary schools in Elgin, IL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-14% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Channing Memorial Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Channing Memorial Elem School
Channing Memorial Elem School is a mid-sized elementary school in Elgin, Illinois, enrolling 491 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12:1 puts it in the smaller third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 491 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 predominantly Hispanic or Latino (85% of enrollment) (diversity index 27/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Elgin's elementary schools, it stands alongside Hillcrest Elem School (509 students): Channing Memorial Elem School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12:1 vs 19.6:1).
Sd U-46 also operates South Elgin High School (2,665 students) and Elgin High School (2,576 students) alongside Channing Memorial 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 Channing Memorial Elem School compares
Channing Memorial 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 | 12:1 | ▼ 14% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 491 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 78% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
491
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
12:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 27% in Illinois - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
32.2%
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
$17,947
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
6
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 491 Top 32% in Illinois - larger than 68% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 29.0
Students per teacher 12:1 -14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 171371001668
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 85.1%
African American 6.5%
White 4.3%
Two or More 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 85.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.9, Channing Memorial Elem School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 32.2%
In-school suspensions 6
Out-of-school suspensions 3
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Sd U-46, which includes Channing Memorial Elem School.
$17,947
Per student
+5%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 43.9%
State 48.7%
Federal 7.5%
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 Channing Memorial Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Elgin High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Elgin High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Larkin High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bartlett High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Streamwood High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Channing Memorial Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,665
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 2,576
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 2,174
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 2,037
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 1,890
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar elementary schools in Elgin
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Hillcrest Elem School
Standard public school
509 students 19.6:1 students per teacher
Elgin Math and Science Acad Chtr
Standard public school
499 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
Ronald D O Neal
Standard public school
445 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Otter Creek Elem School
Standard public school
437 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
Mckinley Elem School
Standard public school
395 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
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Frequently asked questions about Channing Memorial Elem School
How many students attend Channing Memorial Elem School?
Channing Memorial Elem School has 491 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Elgin, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Channing Memorial Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Channing Memorial Elem School is 12:1, which is 14% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 24% 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 Channing Memorial Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Channing Memorial Elem School is Hispanic or Latino at 85.1% of enrollment, in Elgin, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Channing Memorial Elem School?
Channing Memorial Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical 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 Channing Memorial Elem School rank among elementary schools in Elgin?
By Resource Investment Index, Channing Memorial Elem School ranks #3 of 6 elementary schools in Elgin, 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 Elgin on the city page.
Is Channing Memorial Elem School a good school?
Channing Memorial Elem School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of 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 Sd U-46?
Besides Channing Memorial Elem School, Sd U-46 also operates South Elgin High School (2,665 students), Elgin High School (2,576 students), and Larkin High School (2,174 students). See the Sd U-46 district page for the complete list.