Enrollment
253
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hanover Park, IL
Elsie C Johnson Elem Sch
Federal NCES profile for Elsie C Johnson Elem Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 171047004387
👥 S:T ratio 70
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Elsie C Johnson Elem Sch earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #3 of 4
- elementary schools in Hanover Park · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 7.4:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 253
- students enrolled
Elsie C Johnson Elem Sch has class sizes smaller than 98% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Elsie C Johnson Elem Sch ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Hanover Park, IL.
School address
NCES ID 171047004387 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
7.4:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-47% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Elsie C Johnson Elem Sch compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Elsie C Johnson Elem Sch
Elsie C Johnson Elem Sch is a mid-sized elementary school in Hanover Park, Illinois, enrolling 253 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 7.4:1, Elsie C Johnson Elem Sch is leaner than roughly 98% of Illinois schools and 47% under the state's 14:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Enrollment of 253 puts it in the smaller third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (51%) and White (23%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 65/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Ccsd 93 spends $24,882 per pupil, 46% above the Illinois average, a better-resourced district than most.
Among Hanover Park's elementary schools, it stands alongside Hanover Highlands Elem School (543 students): Elsie C Johnson Elem Sch is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (7.4:1 vs 12.6:1).
Ccsd 93 also operates Jay Stream Middle School (572 students) and Stratford Middle School (520 students) alongside Elsie C Johnson Elem Sch.
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 Elsie C Johnson Elem Sch compares
Elsie C Johnson Elem Sch on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 7.4:1 | ▼ 47% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 253 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.4:1
Leaner classes than 96% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
253
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
7.4:1
students per teacher
- 47% below state mean
Top 2% in Illinois - lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
31.2%
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
$24,882
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
4
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 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
Hispanic or Latino 51.0%
White 23.3%
Asian 17.8%
African American 5.9%
Two or More 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 51.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.0, Elsie C Johnson Elem Sch is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Ccsd 93, which includes Elsie C Johnson Elem Sch.
$24,882
Per student
+46%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+50%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 69.1%
State 25.5%
Federal 5.4%
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 Elsie C Johnson Elem Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jay Stream Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stratford Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cloverdale Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Heritage Lakes Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Carol Stream Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Elsie C Johnson Elem Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 572
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 520
- Students per teacher
- 9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 466
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 420
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 396
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar elementary schools in Hanover Park
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 (~253 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Elsie C Johnson Elem Sch
How many students attend Elsie C Johnson Elem Sch?
Elsie C Johnson Elem Sch has 253 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hanover Park, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elsie C Johnson Elem Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Elsie C Johnson Elem Sch is 7.4:1, which is 47% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 53% 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 Elsie C Johnson Elem Sch?
The largest demographic group at Elsie C Johnson Elem Sch is Hispanic or Latino at 51.0% of enrollment, in Hanover Park, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Elsie C Johnson Elem Sch?
Elsie C Johnson Elem Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical 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 Elsie C Johnson Elem Sch rank among elementary schools in Hanover Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Elsie C Johnson Elem Sch ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Hanover Park, 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 Hanover Park on the city page.
Is Elsie C Johnson Elem Sch a good school?
Elsie C Johnson Elem Sch earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of Illinois schools. 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 Ccsd 93?
Besides Elsie C Johnson Elem Sch, Ccsd 93 also operates Jay Stream Middle School (572 students), Stratford Middle School (520 students), and Cloverdale Elem School (466 students). See the Ccsd 93 district page for the complete list.
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