Enrollment
215
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 172502002718
Indiana Elem School — Park Forest, IL
Federal NCES profile for Indiana Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 40/100.
👥 Class size 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 3
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: Matteson Esd 162 · 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
13.1:1
vs 14.6:1 Illinois avg
-10% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Indiana Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Indiana Elem School reports 215 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 17.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 10% below the Illinois state mean of 14.6:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 18% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 38.6% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Matteson Esd 162 spends $19,971 per pupil district-wide, below the Illinois average of $20,099 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 47.5% from local sources (property taxes), 38.2% from the state, and 14.3% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (D), 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 Indiana 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 | 13.1:1 | ▼ 10% | 14.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 215 | top 20% | — | — |
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
13.1:1
students per teacher
— 10% below state mean
Top 43% in Illinois — lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
38.6%
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
$19,971
per pupil, district-wide
— below 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 + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 215 Top 20% in Illinois — larger than 80% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 17.0
Students per teacher 13.1:1 -10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 172502002718
Student demographics
African American 87.0%
Hispanic or Latino 7.4%
Two or More 5.1%
White 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 87.0% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 38.6%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 14
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Matteson Esd 162, which includes Indiana Elem School.
$19,971
Per student
-1%
vs Illinois
Avg $20,099
+2%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 47.5%
State 38.2%
Federal 14.3%
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.
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- Enrollment
- 516
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Enrollment
- 421
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Enrollment
- 420
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Enrollment
- 391
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Enrollment
- 281
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
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Frequently asked questions about Indiana Elem School
How many students attend Indiana Elem School?
Indiana Elem School has 215 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Park Forest, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Indiana Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Indiana Elem School is 13.1:1, which is 10% lower than the Illinois average of 14.6:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Indiana Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Indiana Elem School is African American at 87.0%. The school serves a diverse student body in Park Forest, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Indiana Elem School?
Indiana Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (D) 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.