- Enrollment
- 422
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Winnebago, IL
Jean Mcnair Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Jean Mcnair Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 174279003401
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jean Mcnair Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Winnebago · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.6:1
- students per teacher
- 252
- students enrolled
Jean Mcnair Elementary School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jean Mcnair Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Winnebago, IL.
School address
District: Winnebago Cusd 323 · Illinois
NCES ID 174279003401 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Jean Mcnair Elementary School shrank from 275 students in 2022-23 to 259 in 2023-24 (-5.8%).
Teacher FTE added 20.7 → 21.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-16 students YoY 174279003401 · Winnebago, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
252 enr · 12.6:1 · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Winnebago High School (422 students)
Jean Mcnair Elementary School shrank from 275 students in 2022-23 to 259 in 2023-24 (-5.8%). Teacher FTE added 20.7 → 21.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Jean Mcnair Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Winnebago High
Winnebago High School
422 students
- Dorothy Simon
Dorothy Simon Elem School
297 students
- Winnebago Midd
Winnebago Middle School
296 students
- This school
Jean Mcnair Elementary School
252 students
What this shows Jean Mcnair Elementary School reports 252 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jean Mcnair Elementary School compares
Jean Mcnair Elementary 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 | 252 | top 73% | - | - |
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.
252
Bigger than 26% 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
11.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$17,709
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 80.6%
Hispanic or Latino 10.3%
Two or More 6.0%
African American 2.8%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 80.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.5, Jean Mcnair Elementary School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Winnebago Cusd 323 reports $17,709 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Jean Mcnair Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winnebago High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dorothy Simon Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Winnebago Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jean Mcnair Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 297
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 296
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~252 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jean Mcnair Elementary School
How many students attend Jean Mcnair Elementary School?
Jean Mcnair Elementary School has 252 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Winnebago, IL. CCD year-over-year: 275 (2022-23) → 259 (2023-24), down 16.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jean Mcnair Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jean Mcnair Elementary 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 Jean Mcnair Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Jean Mcnair Elementary School is White at 80.6% of enrollment, in Winnebago, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jean Mcnair Elementary School?
Jean Mcnair Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Jean Mcnair Elementary School rank among public schools in Winnebago?
By Resource Investment Index, Jean Mcnair Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Winnebago, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Winnebago Cusd 323?
Besides Jean Mcnair Elementary School, Winnebago Cusd 323 also operates Winnebago High School (422 students), Dorothy Simon Elem School (297 students), and Winnebago Middle School (296 students). See the Winnebago Cusd 323 district page for the complete list.