Enrollment
568
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Joliet, IL
Farragut Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Farragut Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 16/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 172058002331
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 7
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Farragut Elem School earns 16/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Illinois schools.
- #20 of 20
- elementary schools in Joliet · Resource Index
- 16
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.9:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 568
- students enrolled
Farragut Elem School has class sizes larger than 91% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Farragut Elem School ranks #20 of 20 elementary schools in Joliet, IL.
School address
District: Joliet Psd 86 · Illinois
NCES ID 172058002331 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.9:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+28% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Farragut Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Farragut Elem School
Farragut Elem School is a mid-sized elementary school in Joliet, Illinois, enrolling 568 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.9:1 is larger than about 91% of Illinois schools and 28% above the 14:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Enrollment of 568 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 98% 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 Hispanic or Latino (60%) and African American (31%) (diversity index 54/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 568 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 37.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Joliet's elementary schools, it stands alongside Thomas Jefferson Elem Sch (646 students): Farragut Elem School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17.9:1 vs 14.1:1).
Joliet Psd 86 also operates Hufford Junior High School (1,072 students) and Washington Jr High & Academy Prgm (724 students) alongside Farragut Elem 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 Farragut Elem School compares
Farragut Elem 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 | 17.9:1 | ▲ 28% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 568 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.9:1
Leaner classes than 25% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
568
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
17.9:1
students per teacher
- 28% above state mean
Top 91% in Illinois - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
37.3%
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
$17,920
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 568 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
19
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 568 Top 23% in Illinois - larger than 77% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 31.0
Students per teacher 17.9:1 +28% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 172058002331
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 59.9%
African American 31.3%
White 4.4%
Two or More 4.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 59.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.9, Farragut Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 568:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 37.3%
In-school suspensions 19
Out-of-school suspensions 13
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Joliet Psd 86, which includes Farragut Elem School.
$17,920
Per student
+5%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.4%
State 63.0%
Federal 12.5%
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 Farragut Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hufford Junior High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Washington Jr High & Academy Prgm | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dirksen Junior High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sator Sanchez Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pershing Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Farragut Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,072
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 724
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 653
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 635
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 621
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar elementary schools in Joliet
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Thomas Jefferson Elem Sch
Standard public school
646 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Sator Sanchez Elem School
Standard public school
635 students 14:1 students per teacher
Pershing Elem School
Standard public school
621 students 18:1 students per teacher
Lynne Thigpen Elem School
Standard public school
620 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Jones Elementary School
Standard public school
553 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Grand Prairie Elem School
Standard public school
494 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
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Frequently asked questions about Farragut Elem School
How many students attend Farragut Elem School?
Farragut Elem School has 568 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Joliet, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Farragut Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Farragut Elem School is 17.9:1, which is 28% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 14% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Farragut Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Farragut Elem School is Hispanic or Latino at 59.9% of enrollment, in Joliet, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Farragut Elem School?
Farragut Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 16/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Farragut Elem School rank among elementary schools in Joliet?
By Resource Investment Index, Farragut Elem School ranks #20 of 20 elementary schools in Joliet, 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 Joliet on the city page.
Is Farragut Elem School a good school?
Farragut Elem School earns 16/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of 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 Joliet Psd 86?
Besides Farragut Elem School, Joliet Psd 86 also operates Hufford Junior High School (1,072 students), Washington Jr High & Academy Prgm (724 students), and Dirksen Junior High School (653 students). See the Joliet Psd 86 district page for the complete list.