Enrollment
375
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.4:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Indian Knoll Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Indian Knoll Elem School
Indian Knoll Elem School is a mid-sized elementary school in West Chicago, Illinois, enrolling 375 students.
At 13.4:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Illinois median, within a few percentage points of the 14:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
With 375 students, its enrollment sits close to the Illinois median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 98% of the 3,845 Illinois schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (81% of enrollment) (diversity index 32/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 7.5% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding West Chicago Esd 33 spends $24,488 per pupil, 44% above the Illinois average, a better-resourced district than most.
Among West Chicago's elementary schools, it stands alongside Gary Elementary School (425 students): Indian Knoll Elem School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (13.4:1 vs 11.8:1).
West Chicago Esd 33 also operates Leman Middle School (1,048 students) and Gary Elementary School (425 students) alongside Indian Knoll 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 Indian Knoll Elem School compares
Indian Knoll 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$24,488
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for West Chicago Esd 33, which includes Indian Knoll Elem School.
$24,488
Per student
+44%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+48%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 42.9%
State 48.4%
Federal 8.7%
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.
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
- 1,048
- Students per teacher
- 9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Illinois, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~375 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.4:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Indian Knoll Elem School a good school?
Indian Knoll Elem School earns 66/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. 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 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.
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