- Enrollment
- 1,480
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Crete, IL
Crete Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Crete Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 171125001343
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Crete Elementary School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Crete · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.7:1
- students per teacher
- 381
- students enrolled
Crete Elementary School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Crete Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Crete, IL.
School address
District: Crete Monee Cusd 201u · Illinois
NCES ID 171125001343 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD universe card
School universe 171125001343 · Crete, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
381 enr · 14.7:1 · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Crete-Monee High School (1,480 students)
Resource Investment Index #2 of 4 public schools in Crete. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Crete Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Crete-Monee Hi
Crete-Monee High School
1,480 students
- Crete-Monee Mi
Crete-Monee Middle School
1,002 students
- Balmoral Elem 472
Balmoral Elem Sch
472 students
- This school 381
Crete Elementary School
381 students
- Monee Elementa 373
Monee Elementary School
373 students
- Talala Element 305
Talala Elementary School
305 students
What this shows Crete Elementary School reports 381 students on the CCD universe file.
How Crete Elementary School compares
Crete 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 | 14.7:1 | ▲ 5% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 381 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
381
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 66% in Illinois - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
40.2%
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
$22,610
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
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
20
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 52.2%
Hispanic or Latino 22.6%
White 13.9%
Two or More 10.2%
Asian 1.0%
Largest group: African American at 52.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.7, Crete Elementary School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Crete Monee Cusd 201u, which includes Crete Elementary School.
$22,610
Per student
+24%
vs Illinois
Avg $18,196
+28%
vs U.S.
Avg $17,658
Revenue mix
Local 54.1%
State 37.0%
Federal 8.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2022-23 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Crete Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crete-Monee High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Crete-Monee Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Balmoral Elem Sch | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Monee Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Talala Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Crete Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,002
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 472
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 373
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 305
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
Similar elementary schools in Crete
1 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 (~381 students)
Frequently asked questions about Crete Elementary School
How many students attend Crete Elementary School?
Crete Elementary School has 381 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Crete, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Crete Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Crete Elementary School is 14.7:1, which is 5% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Crete Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Crete Elementary School is African American at 52.2% of enrollment, in Crete, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Crete Elementary School?
Crete Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (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 Crete Elementary School rank among public schools in Crete?
By Resource Investment Index, Crete Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Crete, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Crete Monee Cusd 201u?
Besides Crete Elementary School, Crete Monee Cusd 201u also operates Crete-Monee High School (1,480 students), Crete-Monee Middle School (1,002 students), and Balmoral Elem Sch (472 students). See the Crete Monee Cusd 201u district page for the complete list.
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