Enrollment
596
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · South Elgin, IL
Clinton Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Clinton Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 171371001669
👥 S:T ratio 15
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 7
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Clinton Elem School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in South Elgin · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.3:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 596
- students enrolled
Clinton Elem School has class sizes larger than 97% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Clinton Elem School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in South Elgin, IL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.3:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+52% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Clinton Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Clinton Elem School
Clinton Elem School is a mid-sized elementary school in South Elgin, Illinois, enrolling 596 students.
Class loads run heavy: 21.3:1 is larger than about 97% of Illinois schools and 52% above the 14:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Enrollment of 596 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 led by White (43%) and Hispanic or Latino (37%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 66/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 37.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among South Elgin's elementary schools, it stands alongside Corron Elementary School (487 students): Clinton Elem School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (21.3:1 vs 13.8:1).
Sd U-46 also operates South Elgin High School (2,665 students) and Elgin High School (2,576 students) alongside Clinton 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 Clinton Elem School compares
Clinton 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 | 21.3:1 | ▲ 52% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 596 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.3:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
596
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
21.3:1
students per teacher
- 52% above state mean
Top 97% in Illinois - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
37.2%
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
4
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 596 Top 21% in Illinois - larger than 79% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 26.0
Students per teacher 21.3:1 +52% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 171371001669
Student demographics
White 43.0%
Hispanic or Latino 37.1%
Asian 10.2%
African American 5.4%
Two or More 3.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 43.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.3, Clinton Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 37.2%
In-school suspensions 4
Out-of-school suspensions 8
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Sd U-46, which includes Clinton 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 Clinton Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Elgin High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Elgin High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Larkin High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bartlett High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Streamwood High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Clinton 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 South Elgin
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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Frequently asked questions about Clinton Elem School
How many students attend Clinton Elem School?
Clinton Elem School has 596 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in South Elgin, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clinton Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Clinton Elem School is 21.3:1, which is 52% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 36% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Clinton Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Clinton Elem School is White at 43.0% of enrollment, in South Elgin, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clinton Elem School?
Clinton Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (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 Clinton Elem School rank among elementary schools in South Elgin?
By Resource Investment Index, Clinton Elem School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in South 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 South Elgin on the city page.
Is Clinton Elem School a good school?
Clinton Elem School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Illinois schools. It is also more 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 Sd U-46?
Besides Clinton 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.