- Enrollment
- 572
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-38 students YoY
Elsie C Johnson Elem Sch shrank from 277 students in 2022-23 to 239 in 2023-24 (-13.7%).
Teacher FTE added 34.2 → 37.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-38 students YoY 171047004387 · Hanover Park, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
253 enr · 7.4:1 · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Jay Stream Middle School (572 students)
Elsie C Johnson Elem Sch shrank from 277 students in 2022-23 to 239 in 2023-24 (-13.7%). Teacher FTE added 34.2 → 37.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Elsie C Johnson Elem Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jay Stream Mid
Jay Stream Middle School
572 students
- Stratford Midd
Stratford Middle School
520 students
- Cloverdale El
Cloverdale Elem School
466 students
- Heritage Lakes
Heritage Lakes Elem School
420 students
- Carol Stream E
Carol Stream Elem School
396 students
- This school
Elsie C Johnson Elem Sch
253 students
What this shows Elsie C Johnson Elem Sch reports 253 students on the CCD universe file.
How Elsie C Johnson Elem Sch compares
Elsie C Johnson Elem Sch is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$25,661
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
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.
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
District finance for Ccsd 93 reports $25,661 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~253 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 277 (2022-23) → 239 (2023-24), down 38.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.