- Enrollment
- 2,079
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Normal, IL
Colene Hoose Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Colene Hoose Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 172862002997
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Colene Hoose Elem School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #3 of 5
- elementary schools in Normal · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.9:1
- students per teacher
- 413
- students enrolled
Colene Hoose Elem School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Colene Hoose Elem School ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in Normal, IL.
School address
District: Mclean County Usd 5 · Illinois
NCES ID 172862002997 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Colene Hoose Elem School held near 441 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 32.9 → 38.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 172862002997 · Normal, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
413 enr · 12.9:1 · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Normal Community High School (2,079 students)
Colene Hoose Elem School held near 441 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 32.9 → 38.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Colene Hoose Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Normal Communi
Normal Community High School
2,079 students
- Normal Communi
Normal Community West High School
1,590 students
- Evans Junior H 778
Evans Junior High School
778 students
- Kingsley Jr Hi 730
Kingsley Jr High School
730 students
- Benjamin Elem 607
Benjamin Elem School
607 students
- This school 413
Colene Hoose Elem School
413 students
What this shows Colene Hoose Elem School reports 413 students on the CCD universe file.
How Colene Hoose Elem School compares
Colene Hoose 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 | 12.9:1 | ▼ 8% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 413 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
413
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 41% in Illinois - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
24.0%
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
$16,620
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 51.6%
Asian 16.2%
Hispanic or Latino 12.3%
Two or More 11.1%
African American 8.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 51.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.3, Colene Hoose Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Mclean County Usd 5 reports $16,620 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Colene Hoose Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal Community High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Normal Community West High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Evans Junior High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kingsley Jr High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Benjamin Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Colene Hoose Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,590
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 778
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 730
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 607
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar elementary schools in Normal
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Grove Elementary School
Standard public school
519 students 18.5:1 students per teacher
Prairieland Elementary School
Standard public school
450 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Oakdale Elem School
Standard public school
386 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Glenn Elem School
Standard public school
272 students 16:1 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 (~413 students)
Frequently asked questions about Colene Hoose Elem School
How many students attend Colene Hoose Elem School?
Colene Hoose Elem School has 413 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Normal, IL. CCD year-over-year: 430 (2022-23) → 441 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Colene Hoose Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Colene Hoose Elem School is 12.9:1, which is 8% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 18% 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 Colene Hoose Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Colene Hoose Elem School is White at 51.6% of enrollment, in Normal, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Colene Hoose Elem School?
Colene Hoose Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical 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 Colene Hoose Elem School rank among elementary schools in Normal?
By Resource Investment Index, Colene Hoose Elem School ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in Normal, 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 Normal on the city page.
What other schools are in Mclean County Usd 5?
Besides Colene Hoose Elem School, Mclean County Usd 5 also operates Normal Community High School (2,079 students), Normal Community West High School (1,590 students), and Evans Junior High School (778 students). See the Mclean County Usd 5 district page for the complete list.