- Enrollment
- 741
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Mount Prospect, IL
John Jay Elem School
Federal NCES profile for John Jay Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 171377001727
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 29
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John Jay Elem School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #4 of 4
- elementary schools in Mount Prospect · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 389
- students enrolled
John Jay Elem School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John Jay Elem School ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Mount Prospect, IL.
School address
District: Comm Cons Sd 59 · Illinois
NCES ID 171377001727 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+54 students YoY
John Jay Elem School grew from 310 students in 2022-23 to 364 in 2023-24 (+17.4%).
Teacher FTE added 27.8 → 29.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+54 students YoY 171377001727 · Mount Prospect, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
389 enr · 14.4:1 · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Grove Jr High School (741 students)
John Jay Elem School grew from 310 students in 2022-23 to 364 in 2023-24 (+17.4%). Teacher FTE added 27.8 → 29.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
John Jay Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Grove Jr High
Grove Jr High School
741 students
- Friendship Jr
Friendship Jr High School
633 students
- Holmes Jr High
Holmes Jr High School
459 students
- Salt Creek Ele
Salt Creek Elem School
410 students
- Clearmont Elem
Clearmont Elem School
408 students
- This school
John Jay Elem School
389 students
What this shows John Jay Elem School reports 389 students on the CCD universe file.
How John Jay Elem School compares
John Jay Elem School is a growing 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 | 14.4:1 | ▲ 3% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 389 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
389
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 62% in Illinois - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
28.5%
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
$24,948
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 69.2%
White 12.9%
Asian 7.2%
African American 5.9%
Two or More 3.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 69.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.5, John Jay Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Comm Cons Sd 59 reports $24,948 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How John Jay Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grove Jr High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Friendship Jr High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Holmes Jr High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Salt Creek Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Clearmont Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to John Jay Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 633
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 459
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 410
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 408
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar elementary schools in Mount Prospect
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~389 students)
Frequently asked questions about John Jay Elem School
How many students attend John Jay Elem School?
John Jay Elem School has 389 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Mount Prospect, IL. CCD year-over-year: 310 (2022-23) → 364 (2023-24), up 54.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John Jay Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at John Jay Elem School is 14.4:1, which is 3% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of John Jay Elem School?
The largest demographic group at John Jay Elem School is Hispanic or Latino at 69.2% of enrollment, in Mount Prospect, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John Jay Elem School?
John Jay Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does John Jay Elem School rank among elementary schools in Mount Prospect?
By Resource Investment Index, John Jay Elem School ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Mount Prospect, 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 Mount Prospect on the city page.
What other schools are in Comm Cons Sd 59?
Besides John Jay Elem School, Comm Cons Sd 59 also operates Grove Jr High School (741 students), Friendship Jr High School (633 students), and Holmes Jr High School (459 students). See the Comm Cons Sd 59 district page for the complete list.