- Enrollment
- 516
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Park Forest, IL
Indiana Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Indiana Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 172502002718
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Indiana Elem School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #2 of 6
- elementary schools in Park Forest · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.6:1
- students per teacher
- 215
- students enrolled
Indiana Elem School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Indiana Elem School ranks #2 of 6 elementary schools in Park Forest, IL.
School address
District: Matteson Esd 162 · Illinois
NCES ID 172502002718 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-32 students YoY
Indiana Elem School shrank from 223 students in 2022-23 to 191 in 2023-24 (-14.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 17.5 → 16.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-32 students YoY 172502002718 · Park Forest, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
215 enr · 12.6:1 · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Arcadia Elem School (516 students)
Indiana Elem School shrank from 223 students in 2022-23 to 191 in 2023-24 (-14.3%). Teacher FTE lost 17.5 → 16.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Indiana Elem 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
- Illinois Schoo
Illinois School
391 students
- Sauk Elem Scho
Sauk Elem School
281 students
- This school
Indiana Elem School
215 students
What this shows Indiana Elem School reports 215 students on the CCD universe file.
How Indiana Elem School compares
Indiana Elem School is a shrinking 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 | 12.6:1 | ▼ 10% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 215 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
215
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 37% in Illinois - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
38.6%
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
$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 + 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.
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.
Student-body diversity index 23.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.5, Indiana Elem 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 Indiana Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arcadia Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| O W Huth Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Matteson Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Illinois School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sauk Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Indiana Elem 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
- 391
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 281
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar elementary schools in Park Forest
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Illinois School
Standard public school
391 students 11.2:1 students per teacher
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
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 (~215 students)
Frequently asked questions about Indiana Elem School
How many students attend Indiana Elem School?
Indiana Elem School has 215 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Park Forest, IL. CCD year-over-year: 223 (2022-23) → 191 (2023-24), down 32.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Indiana Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Indiana Elem School is 12.6:1, which is 10% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 20% 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 Indiana Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Indiana Elem School is African American at 87.0% of enrollment, in Park Forest, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Indiana Elem School?
Indiana Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical 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 Indiana Elem School rank among elementary schools in Park Forest?
By Resource Investment Index, Indiana Elem School ranks #2 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 Indiana Elem 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.