- Enrollment
- 711
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Skokie, IL
Jane Stenson School
Federal NCES profile for Jane Stenson School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 173645003758
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jane Stenson School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #4 of 6
- elementary schools in Skokie · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.5:1
- students per teacher
- 365
- students enrolled
Jane Stenson School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jane Stenson School ranks #4 of 6 elementary schools in Skokie, IL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Jane Stenson School held near 346 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 27.3 → 24.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 173645003758 · Skokie, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
365 enr · 13.5:1 · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Old Orchard Jr High School (711 students)
Jane Stenson School held near 346 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 27.3 → 24.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Jane Stenson School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Old Orchard Jr
Old Orchard Jr High School
711 students
- Devonshire Ele
Devonshire Elem School
417 students
- This school
Jane Stenson School
365 students
- Highland Eleme
Highland Elementary School
316 students
What this shows Jane Stenson School reports 365 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jane Stenson School compares
Jane Stenson School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.5:1 | ▼ 4% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 365 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
365
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 49% in Illinois - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.9%
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
$24,120
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 365 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.
Student demographics
White 29.9%
Asian 26.8%
Hispanic or Latino 22.5%
African American 10.4%
Two or More 8.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
Largest group: White at 29.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 76.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 76.9, Jane Stenson School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Skokie Sd 68 reports $24,120 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Jane Stenson School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Orchard Jr High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Devonshire Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Highland Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jane Stenson School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 417
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 316
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar elementary schools in Skokie
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Fairview South Elementary School
Standard public school
718 students 11.4:1 students per teacher
John Middleton Elem School
Standard public school
521 students 11.3:1 students per teacher
Devonshire Elem School
Standard public school
417 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Highland Elementary School
Standard public school
316 students 12.2:1 students per teacher
Dr Bessie Rhodes-Global Studies
Standard public school
254 students 7.3:1 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 (~365 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jane Stenson School
How many students attend Jane Stenson School?
Jane Stenson School has 365 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Skokie, IL. CCD year-over-year: 349 (2022-23) → 346 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jane Stenson School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jane Stenson School is 13.5:1, which is 4% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 14% 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 Jane Stenson School?
The largest demographic group at Jane Stenson School is White at 29.9% of enrollment, in Skokie, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 76.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jane Stenson School?
Jane Stenson School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Jane Stenson School rank among elementary schools in Skokie?
By Resource Investment Index, Jane Stenson School ranks #4 of 6 elementary schools in Skokie, 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 Skokie on the city page.
What other schools are in Skokie Sd 68?
Besides Jane Stenson School, Skokie Sd 68 also operates Old Orchard Jr High School (711 students), Devonshire Elem School (417 students), and Highland Elementary School (316 students). See the Skokie Sd 68 district page for the complete list.