- Enrollment
- 854
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lansing, IL
Coolidge Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Coolidge Elementary 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 172202002467
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Coolidge Elementary School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Illinois schools.
- #2 of 4
- elementary schools in Lansing · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.2:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 670
- students enrolled
Coolidge Elementary School has class sizes larger than 88% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Coolidge Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Lansing, IL.
School address
District: Lansing Sd 158 · Illinois
NCES ID 172202002467 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Coolidge Elementary School held near 665 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 40.0 → 38.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 172202002467 · Lansing, IL Elementary · MID · TRAD
670 enr · 17.2:1 · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Memorial Jr High School (854 students)
Coolidge Elementary School held near 665 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 40.0 → 38.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Coolidge Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Memorial Jr Hi
Memorial Jr High School
854 students
- This school
Coolidge Elementary School
670 students
- Oak Glen Elem
Oak Glen Elem School
526 students
- Reavis Elem Sc
Reavis Elem School
362 students
- Lester Crawl P 135
Lester Crawl Primary Ctr
135 students
What this shows Coolidge Elementary School reports 670 students on the CCD universe file.
How Coolidge Elementary School compares
Coolidge Elementary 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 | 17.2:1 | ▲ 23% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 670 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
670
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 88% in Illinois - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
27.5%
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
$15,578
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 + 43 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 53.7%
Hispanic or Latino 34.6%
White 6.9%
Two or More 4.8%
Largest group: African American at 53.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.5, Coolidge Elementary School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Lansing Sd 158 reports $15,578 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Coolidge Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memorial Jr High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oak Glen Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Reavis Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lester Crawl Primary Ctr | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Coolidge Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 526
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 362
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 135
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar elementary schools in Lansing
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~670 students)
Frequently asked questions about Coolidge Elementary School
How many students attend Coolidge Elementary School?
Coolidge Elementary School has 670 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lansing, IL. CCD year-over-year: 666 (2022-23) → 665 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Coolidge Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Coolidge Elementary School is 17.2:1, which is 23% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Coolidge Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Coolidge Elementary School is African American at 53.7% of enrollment, in Lansing, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Coolidge Elementary School?
Coolidge Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (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 Coolidge Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Lansing?
By Resource Investment Index, Coolidge Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Lansing, 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 Lansing on the city page.
What other schools are in Lansing Sd 158?
Besides Coolidge Elementary School, Lansing Sd 158 also operates Memorial Jr High School (854 students), Oak Glen Elem School (526 students), and Reavis Elem School (362 students). See the Lansing Sd 158 district page for the complete list.