Enrollment
521
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Skokie, IL
John Middleton Elem School
Federal NCES profile for John Middleton Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 171038001253
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John Middleton Elem School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #2 of 6
- elementary schools in Skokie · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.3:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 521
- students enrolled
John Middleton Elem School has class sizes smaller than 79% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John Middleton Elem School ranks #2 of 6 elementary schools in Skokie, IL.
School address
District: Skokie Sd 73-5 · Illinois
NCES ID 171038001253 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
46.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.3:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-19% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How John Middleton Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at John Middleton Elem School
John Middleton Elem School is a mid-sized elementary school in Skokie, Illinois, enrolling 521 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 521 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by White (38%) and Asian (28%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 74/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.5% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Skokie Sd 73-5 spends $23,124 per pupil, 36% above the Illinois average, a better-resourced district than most.
Among Skokie's elementary schools, it stands alongside Fairview South Elementary School (718 students): John Middleton Elem School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (11.3:1 vs 11.4:1).
Skokie Sd 73-5 also operates Oliver Mccracken Middle School (340 students) and Elizabeth Meyer School (204 students) alongside John Middleton 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 Middleton Elem School compares
John Middleton 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 | 11.3:1 | ▼ 19% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 521 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.3:1
Leaner classes than 81% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
521
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
11.3:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 21% in Illinois - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
22.5%
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
$23,124
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
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 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 38.3%
Asian 27.9%
Hispanic or Latino 13.5%
African American 11.4%
Two or More 8.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 38.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.7, John Middleton Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Skokie Sd 73-5, which includes John Middleton Elem School.
$23,124
Per student
+36%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+39%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 69.2%
State 23.5%
Federal 7.3%
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 Middleton Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oliver Mccracken Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Elizabeth Meyer School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to John Middleton Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 340
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 204
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Similar elementary schools in Skokie
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Fairview South Elementary School
Standard public school
718 students 11.4:1 students per teacher
Devonshire Elem School
Standard public school
417 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Jane Stenson School
Standard public school
365 students 13.5:1 students per teacher
Highland Elementary School
Standard public school
316 students 12.2:1 students per teacher
Dr Bessie Rhodes-Global Studies
Standard public school
254 students 7.3:1 students per teacher
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 (~521 students)
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Frequently asked questions about John Middleton Elem School
How many students attend John Middleton Elem School?
John Middleton Elem School has 521 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Skokie, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John Middleton Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at John Middleton Elem School is 11.3:1, which is 19% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 28% 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 Middleton Elem School?
The largest demographic group at John Middleton Elem School is White at 38.3% of enrollment, in Skokie, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John Middleton Elem School?
John Middleton Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Middleton Elem School rank among elementary schools in Skokie?
By Resource Investment Index, John Middleton Elem School ranks #2 of 6 elementary schools in Skokie, 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 Skokie on the city page.
Is John Middleton Elem School a good school?
John Middleton Elem School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools. 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 Skokie Sd 73-5?
Besides John Middleton Elem School, Skokie Sd 73-5 also operates Oliver Mccracken Middle School (340 students) and Elizabeth Meyer School (204 students). See the Skokie Sd 73-5 district page for the complete list.
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