Enrollment
389
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.4:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How John Jay Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at John Jay Elem School
John Jay Elem School is a mid-sized elementary school in Mount Prospect, Illinois, enrolling 389 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 389 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 Hispanic or Latino (69%) and White (13%) (diversity index 50/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Comm Cons Sd 59 spends $23,405 per pupil, 37% above the Illinois average, a better-resourced district than most.
Among Mount Prospect's elementary schools, it stands alongside Indian Grove Elem School (435 students): John Jay Elem School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.4:1 vs 11.8:1).
Comm Cons Sd 59 also operates Grove Jr High School (741 students) and Friendship Jr High School (633 students) alongside John Jay 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 Jay Elem School compares
John Jay 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$23,405
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Comm Cons Sd 59, which includes John Jay Elem School.
$23,405
Per student
+37%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+41%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 67.2%
State 26.6%
Federal 6.2%
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 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
- 741
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- 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.
Similar elementary 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 (~389 students)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is John Jay Elem School a good school?
John Jay Elem School earns 47/100 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 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.
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