- Enrollment
- 627
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Tinley Park, IL
John a Bannes Elem School
Federal NCES profile for John a Bannes Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 172127005174
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John a Bannes Elem School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #5 of 7
- schools in Tinley Park · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 421
- students enrolled
John a Bannes Elem School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John a Bannes Elem School ranks #5 of 7 schools in Tinley Park, IL.
School address
District: Kirby Sd 140 · Illinois
NCES ID 172127005174 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
John a Bannes Elem School held near 440 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 32.3 → 31.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 172127005174 · Tinley Park, IL Other · SMALL · TRAD
421 enr · 13.2:1 · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Virgil I Grissom Middle School (627 students)
John a Bannes Elem School held near 440 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 32.3 → 31.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
John a Bannes Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Virgil I Griss
Virgil I Grissom Middle School
627 students
- Prairie View M
Prairie View Middle School
579 students
- Christa Mcauli
Christa Mcauliffe School
530 students
- Fernway Park E
Fernway Park Elem School
461 students
- Millennium Ele
Millennium Elem School
451 students
- This school
John a Bannes Elem School
421 students
What this shows John a Bannes Elem School reports 421 students on the CCD universe file.
How John a Bannes Elem School compares
John a Bannes Elem 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 | 13.2:1 | ▼ 6% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 421 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
421
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 45% in Illinois - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$18,646
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 421 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 70.8%
Hispanic or Latino 14.3%
African American 6.9%
Asian 3.8%
Two or More 3.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 70.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.1, John a Bannes Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Kirby Sd 140 reports $18,646 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How John a Bannes Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virgil I Grissom Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Prairie View Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Christa Mcauliffe School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fernway Park Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Millennium Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to John a Bannes Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 579
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 530
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 461
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 451
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Similar other schools in Tinley Park
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Christa Mcauliffe School
Standard public school
530 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Millennium Elem School
Standard public school
451 students 10.5:1 students per teacher
Helen Keller Elem School
Standard public school
426 students 12.2:1 students per teacher
Bert H Fulton School
Standard public school
404 students 10.6:1 students per teacher
Memorial Elem School
Standard public school
291 students 10:1 students per teacher
Kimberly Heights Elem School
Standard public school
181 students 16.5:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~421 students)
Frequently asked questions about John a Bannes Elem School
How many students attend John a Bannes Elem School?
John a Bannes Elem School has 421 students enrolled. It is a public school in Tinley Park, IL. CCD year-over-year: 454 (2022-23) → 440 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at John a Bannes Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at John a Bannes Elem School is 13.2:1, which is 6% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 16% 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 John a Bannes Elem School?
The largest demographic group at John a Bannes Elem School is White at 70.8% of enrollment, in Tinley Park, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John a Bannes Elem School?
John a Bannes Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 John a Bannes Elem School rank among schools in Tinley Park?
By Resource Investment Index, John a Bannes Elem School ranks #5 of 7 schools in Tinley Park, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Tinley Park on the city page.
What other schools are in Kirby Sd 140?
Besides John a Bannes Elem School, Kirby Sd 140 also operates Virgil I Grissom Middle School (627 students), Prairie View Middle School (579 students), and Christa Mcauliffe School (530 students). See the Kirby Sd 140 district page for the complete list.