- Enrollment
- 573
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Woodridge, IL
John L Sipley Elem School
Federal NCES profile for John L Sipley Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 171704002012
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John L Sipley Elem School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Woodridge · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 430
- students enrolled
John L Sipley Elem School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John L Sipley Elem School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Woodridge, IL.
School address
District: Woodridge Sd 68 · Illinois
NCES ID 171704002012 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+34 students YoY
John L Sipley Elem School grew from 358 students in 2022-23 to 392 in 2023-24 (+9.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 30.4 → 29.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+34 students YoY 171704002012 · Woodridge, IL Other · SMALL · TRAD
430 enr · 14.3:1 · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Thomas Jefferson Jr High School (573 students)
John L Sipley Elem School grew from 358 students in 2022-23 to 392 in 2023-24 (+9.5%). Teacher FTE lost 30.4 → 29.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
John L Sipley Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Thomas Jeffers
Thomas Jefferson Jr High School
573 students
- This school
John L Sipley Elem School
430 students
- Meadowview Ele
Meadowview Elem School
416 students
- William F Murp
William F Murphy Elem School
399 students
- Goodrich Elem
Goodrich Elem School
397 students
- Edgewood Elem
Edgewood Elem School
361 students
What this shows John L Sipley Elem School reports 430 students on the CCD universe file.
How John L Sipley Elem School compares
John L Sipley 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 | 14.3:1 | ▲ 2% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 430 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
430
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 61% in Illinois - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$22,210
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
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 42.6%
African American 21.4%
Hispanic or Latino 20.0%
Asian 8.8%
Two or More 6.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 42.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.1, John L Sipley Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Woodridge Sd 68 reports $22,210 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How John L Sipley Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Jefferson Jr High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Meadowview Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| William F Murphy Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Goodrich Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Edgewood Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to John L Sipley Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 416
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 399
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 397
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 361
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Similar other schools in Woodridge
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~430 students)
Frequently asked questions about John L Sipley Elem School
How many students attend John L Sipley Elem School?
John L Sipley Elem School has 430 students enrolled. It is a public school in Woodridge, IL. CCD year-over-year: 358 (2022-23) → 392 (2023-24), up 34.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John L Sipley Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at John L Sipley Elem School is 14.3:1, which is 2% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of John L Sipley Elem School?
The largest demographic group at John L Sipley Elem School is White at 42.6% of enrollment, in Woodridge, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John L Sipley Elem School?
John L Sipley Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (higher 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 L Sipley Elem School rank among schools in Woodridge?
By Resource Investment Index, John L Sipley Elem School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Woodridge, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Woodridge on the city page.
What other schools are in Woodridge Sd 68?
Besides John L Sipley Elem School, Woodridge Sd 68 also operates Thomas Jefferson Jr High School (573 students), Meadowview Elem School (416 students), and William F Murphy Elem School (399 students). See the Woodridge Sd 68 district page for the complete list.