Enrollment
487
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · South Elgin, IL
Corron Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Corron Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 173717005707
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Corron Elementary School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in South Elgin · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 487
- students enrolled
Corron Elementary School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Corron Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in South Elgin, IL.
School address
District: St Charles Cusd 303 · Illinois
NCES ID 173717005707 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
39.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.8:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Corron Elementary School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Corron Elementary School
Corron Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in South Elgin, Illinois, enrolling 487 students.
At 13.8:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Illinois median, within a few percentage points of the 14:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Enrollment of 487 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by White (62%) and Asian (17%) (diversity index 56/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.0% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among South Elgin's elementary schools, it stands alongside Clinton Elem School (596 students): Corron Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.8:1 vs 21.3:1).
St Charles Cusd 303 also operates St Charles East High School (1,930 students) and St Charles North High School (1,903 students) alongside Corron 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 Corron Elementary School compares
Corron 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 | 13.8:1 | ▼ 1% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 487 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
487
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 53% in Illinois - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.0%
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
$19,938
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 487 Top 32% in Illinois - larger than 68% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 39.0
Students per teacher 13.8:1 -1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 173717005707
Student demographics
White 62.4%
Asian 17.2%
Hispanic or Latino 12.9%
Two or More 5.3%
African American 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 62.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.1, Corron Elementary 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 23.0%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 7
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for St Charles Cusd 303, which includes Corron Elementary School.
$19,938
Per student
+17%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 69.8%
State 26.3%
Federal 4.0%
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 Corron Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Charles East High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| St Charles North High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Thompson Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wredling Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wild Rose Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Corron Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,930
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,903
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,364
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,289
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 535
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 Corron Elementary School
How many students attend Corron Elementary School?
Corron Elementary School has 487 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in South Elgin, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Corron Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Corron Elementary School is 13.8:1, which is 1% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 12% 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 Corron Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Corron Elementary School is White at 62.4% of enrollment, in South Elgin, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Corron Elementary School?
Corron Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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 Corron Elementary School rank among elementary schools in South Elgin?
By Resource Investment Index, Corron Elementary School ranks #1 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 Corron Elementary School a good school?
Corron Elementary School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. 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 St Charles Cusd 303?
Besides Corron Elementary School, St Charles Cusd 303 also operates St Charles East High School (1,930 students), St Charles North High School (1,903 students), and Thompson Middle School (1,364 students). See the St Charles Cusd 303 district page for the complete list.