Enrollment
411
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Des Plaines, IL
Iroquois Community School
Federal NCES profile for Iroquois Community 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 171212001465
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Iroquois Community School earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #1 of 11
- elementary schools in Des Plaines · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 411
- students enrolled
Iroquois Community School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Iroquois Community School ranks #1 of 11 elementary schools in Des Plaines, IL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.1:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-6% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Iroquois Community School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Iroquois Community School
Iroquois Community School is a mid-sized elementary school in Des Plaines, Illinois, enrolling 411 students.
At 13.1:1, 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 411 students, its enrollment sits close to the Illinois median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 94% of the 3,845 Illinois schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Its student body is led by White (51%) and Hispanic or Latino (23%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 65/100).
15.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Ccsd 62 spends $25,337 per pupil, 49% above the Illinois average, a better-resourced district than most.
Among Des Plaines's elementary schools, it stands alongside North Elementary School (599 students): Iroquois Community School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (13.1:1 vs 10.8:1).
Ccsd 62 also operates Forest Elem School (658 students) and Chippewa Middle School (652 students) alongside Iroquois Community 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 Iroquois Community School compares
Iroquois Community 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 | 13.1:1 | ▼ 6% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 411 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
411
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 43% in Illinois - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$25,337
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
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 411 Top 44% in Illinois - larger than 56% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 33.0
Students per teacher 13.1:1 -6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 171212001465
Student demographics
White 51.1%
Hispanic or Latino 22.9%
Asian 18.7%
Two or More 5.4%
African American 1.9%
Largest group: White at 51.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.8, Iroquois Community School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 15.1%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Ccsd 62, which includes Iroquois Community School.
$25,337
Per student
+49%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+53%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 66.9%
State 25.4%
Federal 7.7%
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 Iroquois Community School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Chippewa Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Algonquin Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Iroquois Community School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 658
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 68/100
- Enrollment
- 652
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 599
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 597
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 322
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Similar elementary schools in Des Plaines
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
North Elementary School
Standard public school
599 students 10.8:1 students per teacher
Apollo Elem School
Standard public school
536 students 11.3:1 students per teacher
Brentwood Elem School
Standard public school
375 students 13:1 students per teacher
Devonshire School
Standard public school
370 students 11.9:1 students per teacher
Central Elem School
Standard public school
322 students 11.8:1 students per teacher
Plainfield Elem School
Standard public school
285 students 10.1:1 students per teacher
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Iroquois Community School
How many students attend Iroquois Community School?
Iroquois Community School has 411 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Des Plaines, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Iroquois Community School?
The student-teacher ratio at Iroquois Community School is 13.1:1, which is 6% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 17% 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 Iroquois Community School?
The largest demographic group at Iroquois Community School is White at 51.1% of enrollment, in Des Plaines, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Iroquois Community School?
Iroquois Community School has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (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 Iroquois Community School rank among elementary schools in Des Plaines?
By Resource Investment Index, Iroquois Community School ranks #1 of 11 elementary schools in Des Plaines, 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 Des Plaines on the city page.
Is Iroquois Community School a good school?
Iroquois Community School earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools. 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 Ccsd 62?
Besides Iroquois Community School, Ccsd 62 also operates Forest Elem School (658 students), Chippewa Middle School (652 students), and North Elementary School (599 students). See the Ccsd 62 district page for the complete list.