Enrollment
186
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 173681003791
F B Mccord Elem School — Burbank, IL
Federal NCES profile for F B Mccord Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 34/100.
👥 Class size 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 33
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Burbank Sd 111 · Illinois
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.9:1
vs 14.6:1 Illinois avg
+2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How F B Mccord Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
F B Mccord Elem School reports 186 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 17.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 2% above the Illinois state mean of 14.6:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 6% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 26.9% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Burbank Sd 111 spends $20,164 per pupil district-wide, above the Illinois average of $20,099 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 59.0% from local sources (property taxes), 29.4% from the state, and 11.7% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (F), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How F B Mccord Elem School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Illinois state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.9:1 | ▲ 2% | 14.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 186 | top 16% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
14.9:1
students per teacher
— 2% above state mean
Top 69% in Illinois — lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
26.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$20,164
per pupil, district-wide
— above Illinois avg of $20,099
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting 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 + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 186 Top 16% in Illinois — larger than 84% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 17.0
Students per teacher 14.9:1 +2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 173681003791
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 62.4%
White 27.4%
Asian 4.3%
Two or More 4.3%
African American 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 62.4% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 26.9%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Burbank Sd 111, which includes F B Mccord Elem School.
$20,164
Per student
+0%
vs Illinois
Avg $20,099
+3%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 59.0%
State 29.4%
Federal 11.7%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,087
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Enrollment
- 453
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Enrollment
- 356
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Enrollment
- 346
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Enrollment
- 295
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
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Educator & family resources
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about F B Mccord Elem School
How many students attend F B Mccord Elem School?
F B Mccord Elem School has 186 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Burbank, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at F B Mccord Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at F B Mccord Elem School is 14.9:1, which is 2% higher than the Illinois average of 14.6:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of F B Mccord Elem School?
The largest demographic group at F B Mccord Elem School is Hispanic or Latino at 62.4%. The school serves a diverse student body in Burbank, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for F B Mccord Elem School?
F B Mccord Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.