Enrollment
385
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 172511002740
Jane Addams Elem School — Melrose Park, IL
Federal NCES profile for Jane Addams Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 34/100.
👥 Class size 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 40
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: Maywood-Melrose Park-Broadview 89 · 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)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.6:1
vs 14.6:1 Illinois avg
+0% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Jane Addams Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Jane Addams Elem School reports 385 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 28.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 0% above the Illinois state mean of 14.6:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 8% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 385 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 23.9% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Maywood-Melrose Park-Broadview 89 spends $21,298 per pupil district-wide, above the Illinois average of $20,099 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 22.0% from local sources (property taxes), 66.9% from the state, and 11.0% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (F), calculated from 4 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 Jane Addams 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 | 14.6:1 | ▼ 0% | 14.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 385 | top 52% | — | — |
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
14.6:1
students per teacher
— 0% above state mean
Top 64% in Illinois — lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
23.9%
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
$21,298
per pupil, district-wide
— above Illinois avg of $20,099
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 385 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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 385 Top 52% in Illinois — larger than 48% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 28.0
Students per teacher 14.6:1 +0% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 172511002740
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 86.0%
African American 6.2%
White 5.5%
Two or More 1.3%
Asian 1.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 86.0% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 385:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 23.9%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Maywood-Melrose Park-Broadview 89, which includes Jane Addams Elem School.
$21,298
Per student
+6%
vs Illinois
Avg $20,099
+9%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 22.0%
State 66.9%
Federal 11.0%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 682
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Enrollment
- 602
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Enrollment
- 515
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Enrollment
- 431
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Enrollment
- 411
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Jane Addams Elem School
How many students attend Jane Addams Elem School?
Jane Addams Elem School has 385 students enrolled. It is a other school in Melrose Park, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jane Addams Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jane Addams Elem School is 14.6:1, which is 0% higher than the Illinois average of 14.6:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jane Addams Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Jane Addams Elem School is Hispanic or Latino at 86.0%. The school serves a diverse student body in Melrose Park, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jane Addams Elem School?
Jane Addams Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.