- Enrollment
- 1,048
- Students per teacher
- 9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · West Chicago, IL
Indian Knoll Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Indian Knoll Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 66/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 174155004160
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 81
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Indian Knoll Elem School earns 66/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #2 of 7
- elementary schools in West Chicago · Resource Index
- 66
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.4:1
- students per teacher
- 375
- students enrolled
Indian Knoll Elem School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Indian Knoll Elem School ranks #2 of 7 elementary schools in West Chicago, IL.
School address
District: West Chicago Esd 33 · Illinois
NCES ID 174155004160 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+21 students YoY
Indian Knoll Elem School grew from 275 students in 2022-23 to 296 in 2023-24 (+7.6%).
Teacher FTE added 28.4 → 29.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+21 students YoY 174155004160 · West Chicago, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
375 enr · 13.4:1 · RII 66
Nearest enrollment peer: Leman Middle School (1,048 students)
Indian Knoll Elem School grew from 275 students in 2022-23 to 296 in 2023-24 (+7.6%). Teacher FTE added 28.4 → 29.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Indian Knoll Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Leman Middle S
Leman Middle School
1,048 students
- Gary Elementar
Gary Elementary School
425 students
- Wegner Element 384
Wegner Elementary School
384 students
- This school 375
Indian Knoll Elem School
375 students
- Currier Elemen 359
Currier Elementary School
359 students
- Turner Elem Sc 349
Turner Elem School
349 students
What this shows Indian Knoll Elem School reports 375 students on the CCD universe file.
How Indian Knoll Elem School compares
Indian Knoll Elem 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 | 13.4:1 | ▼ 4% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 375 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
375
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 48% in Illinois - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
7.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$28,160
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
3
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 81.1%
White 13.1%
African American 2.4%
Two or More 1.9%
Asian 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 81.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.4, Indian Knoll Elem School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for West Chicago Esd 33 reports $28,160 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Indian Knoll Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leman Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gary Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wegner Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Currier Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Turner Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Indian Knoll Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 425
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 384
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 359
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 349
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Similar elementary schools in West Chicago
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Gary Elementary School
Standard public school
425 students 11.8:1 students per teacher
Wegner Elementary School
Standard public school
384 students 11.3:1 students per teacher
Currier Elementary School
Standard public school
359 students 10.9:1 students per teacher
Turner Elem School
Standard public school
349 students 12:1 students per teacher
Pioneer Elem School
Standard public school
292 students 9.4:1 students per teacher
Benjamin Middle School
Standard public school
259 students 10.8:1 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 (~375 students)
Frequently asked questions about Indian Knoll Elem School
How many students attend Indian Knoll Elem School?
Indian Knoll Elem School has 375 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in West Chicago, IL. CCD year-over-year: 275 (2022-23) → 296 (2023-24), up 21.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Indian Knoll Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Indian Knoll Elem School is 13.4:1, which is 4% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 15% 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 Indian Knoll Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Indian Knoll Elem School is Hispanic or Latino at 81.1% of enrollment, in West Chicago, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Indian Knoll Elem School?
Indian Knoll Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 66/100 (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 Indian Knoll Elem School rank among elementary schools in West Chicago?
By Resource Investment Index, Indian Knoll Elem School ranks #2 of 7 elementary schools in West Chicago, 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 West Chicago on the city page.
What other schools are in West Chicago Esd 33?
Besides Indian Knoll Elem School, West Chicago Esd 33 also operates Leman Middle School (1,048 students), Gary Elementary School (425 students), and Wegner Elementary School (384 students). See the West Chicago Esd 33 district page for the complete list.