Enrollment
381
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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 42
🌟 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.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Crete · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.5:1
- 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 #3 of 4 public schools in Crete, IL.
School address
District: Crete Monee Cusd 201u · Illinois
NCES ID 171125001343 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.5:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Crete Elementary School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Crete Elementary School
Crete Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Crete, Illinois, enrolling 381 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 381 students, its enrollment sits close to the Illinois median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 91% of the 3,845 Illinois schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is led by African American (52%) and Hispanic or Latino (23%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 65/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 40.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Crete's elementary schools, it stands alongside Balmoral Elem Sch (472 students): Crete Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.5:1 vs 16.9:1).
Crete Monee Cusd 201u also operates Crete-Monee High School (1,480 students) and Crete-Monee Middle School (1,002 students) alongside Crete 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 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 | 14.5:1 | ▲ 4% | 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
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 54% 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
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 63% in Illinois - lower ratio than 37% 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
$20,349
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
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.
Overview
Enrollment 381 Top 48% in Illinois - larger than 52% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 26.0
Students per teacher 14.5:1 +4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 171125001343
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 & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 40.2%
In-school suspensions 20
Out-of-school suspensions 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Crete Monee Cusd 201u, which includes Crete Elementary School.
$20,349
Per student
+19%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 54.1%
State 37.0%
Federal 8.8%
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 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
- 1,480
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,002
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 472
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 373
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 305
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
Similar elementary schools in Crete
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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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 14.5:1, which is 4% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 8% 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, attendance rates. 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 #3 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. See all public schools in Crete on the city page.
Is Crete Elementary School a good school?
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. 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 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.