Enrollment
421
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.2:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-6% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How John a Bannes Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at John a Bannes Elem School
John a Bannes Elem School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Tinley Park, Illinois, enrolling 421 students.
At 13.2:1, 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 421 students, its enrollment sits close to the Illinois median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by White (71%) and Hispanic or Latino (14%) (diversity index 47/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 421 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
17.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Tinley Park's public schools, it stands alongside Christa Mcauliffe School (530 students): John a Bannes Elem School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.2:1 vs 14.3:1).
Kirby Sd 140 also operates Virgil I Grissom Middle School (627 students) and Prairie View Middle School (579 students) alongside John a Bannes Elem 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 John a Bannes Elem School compares
John a Bannes Elem 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 | 13.2:1 | ▼ 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 (what these measure)
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
$17,662
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Kirby Sd 140, which includes John a Bannes Elem School.
$17,662
Per student
+4%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 63.3%
State 29.5%
Federal 7.1%
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 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
- 627
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Illinois, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~421 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is John a Bannes Elem School a good school?
John a Bannes Elem School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. 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 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.
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