- Enrollment
- 2,665
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 171371001668
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 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 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Illinois schools.
- #5 of 6
- elementary schools in Elgin · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.9:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 491
- students enrolled
Channing Memorial Elem School has class sizes larger than 87% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Channing Memorial Elem School ranks #5 of 6 elementary schools in Elgin, IL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+173 students YoY
Channing Memorial Elem School grew from 348 students in 2022-23 to 521 in 2023-24 (+49.7%).
Teacher FTE added 29.1 → 32.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+173 students YoY 171371001668 · Elgin, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
491 enr · 16.9:1 · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: South Elgin High School (2,665 students)
Channing Memorial Elem School grew from 348 students in 2022-23 to 521 in 2023-24 (+49.7%). Teacher FTE added 29.1 → 32.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Channing Memorial Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- South Elgin Hi
South Elgin High School
2,665 students
- Elgin High Sch
Elgin High School
2,576 students
- Larkin High Sc
Larkin High School
2,174 students
- Bartlett High
Bartlett High School
2,037 students
- Streamwood Hig
Streamwood High School
1,890 students
- This school 491
Channing Memorial Elem School
491 students
What this shows Channing Memorial Elem School reports 491 students on the CCD universe file.
How Channing Memorial Elem School compares
Channing Memorial Elem School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 | 491 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
491
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
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
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
$19,216
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
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.
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
District finance for Sd U-46 reports $19,216 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Elgin High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Larkin High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bartlett High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Streamwood High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar 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
- 2,576
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 2,174
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 2,037
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 1,890
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- 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 20.4:1 students per teacher
Elgin Math and Science Acad Chtr
Standard public school
499 students 19.2:1 students per teacher
Ronald D O Neal
Standard public school
445 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Otter Creek Elem School
Standard public school
437 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Mckinley Elem School
Standard public school
395 students 17.2:1 students per teacher
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 (~491 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 348 (2022-23) → 521 (2023-24), up 173.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Channing Memorial Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Channing Memorial Elem School 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 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 27/100 (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 Channing Memorial Elem School rank among elementary schools in Elgin?
By Resource Investment Index, Channing Memorial Elem School ranks #5 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.
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.