Enrollment
711
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 171410001762
John Mills Elem School — Elmwood Park, IL
Federal NCES profile for John Mills Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — composite Resource Quality Score 40/100.
School address
District: Elmwood Park Cusd 401 · Illinois
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
50.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.2:1
vs 14.6:1 Illinois avg
-10% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How John Mills Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What this school's NCES data tells you
John Mills Elem School reports 711 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 50.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 10% below the Illinois state mean of 14.6:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 17% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 22.5% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Elmwood Park Cusd 401 spends $22,931 per pupil district-wide, above the Illinois average of $20,099 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 53.2% from local sources (property taxes), 38.5% from the state, and 8.3% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a composite Resource Quality Grade of D (40/100), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How John Mills Elem School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Illinois state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.2:1 | 14.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment (students) | 711 | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
Overview
Enrollment 711
Teachers (FTE) 50.0
Students per teacher 13.2:1 -10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 171410001762
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 65.3%
White 28.3%
Asian 2.5%
African American 2.4%
Two or More 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 65.3% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 22.5%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 5
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Elmwood Park Cusd 401, which includes John Mills Elem School.
$22,931
Per student
+14%
vs Illinois
Avg $20,099
+18%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 53.2%
State 38.5%
Federal 8.3%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,015
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Enrollment
- 615
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Enrollment
- 567
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about John Mills Elem School
How many students attend John Mills Elem School?
John Mills Elem School has 711 students enrolled. It is a other school in Elmwood Park, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John Mills Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at John Mills Elem School is 13.2:1, which is 10% lower than the Illinois average of 14.6:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of John Mills Elem School?
The largest demographic group at John Mills Elem School is Hispanic or Latino at 65.3%. The school serves a diverse student body in Elmwood Park, IL.
What is the quality grade for John Mills Elem School?
John Mills Elem School receives a Resource Quality Grade of D (40/100) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This grade reflects available federal resource indicators, not standardized test scores.
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