Enrollment
670
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
39.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.2:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+23% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Coolidge Elementary School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Coolidge Elementary School
Coolidge Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Lansing, Illinois, enrolling 670 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.2:1 is larger than about 88% of Illinois schools and 23% above the 14:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Enrollment of 670 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 African American (54%) and Hispanic or Latino (35%) (diversity index 59/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Lansing Sd 158 spends $12,557 per pupil, 26% below the Illinois average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 16.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Lansing's elementary schools, it stands alongside Oak Glen Elem School (526 students): Coolidge Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17.2:1 vs 15.9:1).
Lansing Sd 158 also operates Memorial Jr High School (854 students) and Oak Glen Elem School (526 students) alongside Coolidge Elementary 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 Coolidge Elementary School compares
Coolidge Elementary 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,557
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lansing Sd 158, which includes Coolidge Elementary School.
$12,557
Per student
-26%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.6%
State 45.4%
Federal 16.1%
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 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
- 854
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- 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.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Illinois, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~670 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Coolidge Elementary School a good school?
Coolidge Elementary School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% 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 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.
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