- Enrollment
- 516
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Park Forest, IL
Illinois School
Federal NCES profile for Illinois School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 172502002581
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Illinois School earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of Illinois schools.
- #1 of 6
- elementary schools in Park Forest · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.2:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 391
- students enrolled
Illinois School has class sizes smaller than 80% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Illinois School ranks #1 of 6 elementary schools in Park Forest, IL.
School address
District: Matteson Esd 162 · Illinois
NCES ID 172502002581 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+64 students YoY
Illinois School grew from 335 students in 2022-23 to 399 in 2023-24 (+19.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 35.9 → 35.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+64 students YoY 172502002581 · Park Forest, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
391 enr · 11.2:1 · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: Arcadia Elem School (516 students)
Illinois School grew from 335 students in 2022-23 to 399 in 2023-24 (+19.1%). Teacher FTE lost 35.9 → 35.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Illinois School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Arcadia Elem S
Arcadia Elem School
516 students
- O W Huth Middl
O W Huth Middle School
421 students
- Matteson Elem
Matteson Elem School
420 students
- This school
Illinois School
391 students
- Sauk Elem Scho
Sauk Elem School
281 students
- Indiana Elem S
Indiana Elem School
215 students
What this shows Illinois School reports 391 students on the CCD universe file.
How Illinois School compares
Illinois School is a growing 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 | 11.2:1 | ▼ 20% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 391 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.2:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
391
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
11.2:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 20% in Illinois - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
18.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$19,449
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Somewhat 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 + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 91.0%
Hispanic or Latino 6.9%
Two or More 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 91.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.7, Illinois School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Matteson Esd 162 reports $19,449 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Illinois School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arcadia Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| O W Huth Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Matteson Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sauk Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Indiana Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Illinois School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 421
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 420
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 281
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 215
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar elementary schools in Park Forest
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Talala Elementary School
Standard public school
305 students 21.8:1 students per teacher
Mohawk Primary Center
Standard public school
283 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Indiana Elem School
Standard public school
215 students 12.6:1 students per teacher
Blackhawk Primary Center
Standard public school
167 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
21st Century Primary Center
Standard public school
152 students 11.7:1 students per teacher
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 (~391 students)
Frequently asked questions about Illinois School
How many students attend Illinois School?
Illinois School has 391 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Park Forest, IL. CCD year-over-year: 335 (2022-23) → 399 (2023-24), up 64.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Illinois School?
The student-teacher ratio at Illinois School is 11.2:1, which is 20% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 29% 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 Illinois School?
The largest demographic group at Illinois School is African American at 91.0% of enrollment, in Park Forest, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Illinois School?
Illinois School has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (higher 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 Illinois School rank among elementary schools in Park Forest?
By Resource Investment Index, Illinois School ranks #1 of 6 elementary schools in Park Forest, 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 Park Forest on the city page.
What other schools are in Matteson Esd 162?
Besides Illinois School, Matteson Esd 162 also operates Arcadia Elem School (516 students), O W Huth Middle School (421 students), and Matteson Elem School (420 students). See the Matteson Esd 162 district page for the complete list.