- Enrollment
- 1,015
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Elmwood Park, IL
John Mills Elem School
Federal NCES profile for John Mills Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 171410001762
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John Mills Elem School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Elmwood Park · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 711
- students enrolled
John Mills Elem School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John Mills Elem School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Elmwood Park, IL.
School address
District: Elmwood Park Cusd 401 · Illinois
NCES ID 171410001762 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+34 students YoY
John Mills Elem School grew from 658 students in 2022-23 to 692 in 2023-24 (+5.2%).
Teacher FTE added 50.8 → 53.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+34 students YoY 171410001762 · Elmwood Park, IL Other · MID · TRAD
711 enr · 14.2:1 · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Elmwood Park High School (1,015 students)
John Mills Elem School grew from 658 students in 2022-23 to 692 in 2023-24 (+5.2%). Teacher FTE added 50.8 → 53.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
John Mills Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Elmwood Park H
Elmwood Park High School
1,015 students
- This school
John Mills Elem School
711 students
- Elm Middle Sch
Elm Middle School
615 students
- Elmwood Elem S
Elmwood Elem School
567 students
What this shows John Mills Elem School reports 711 students on the CCD universe file.
How John Mills Elem School compares
John Mills 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 | 14.2:1 | ▲ 1% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 711 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
711
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 60% in Illinois - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
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
$17,814
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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.
Student-body diversity index 49.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.2, John Mills Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Elmwood Park Cusd 401 reports $17,814 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How John Mills Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elmwood Park High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Elm Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Elmwood Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to John Mills Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 615
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 567
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~711 students)
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 public school in Elmwood Park, IL. CCD year-over-year: 658 (2022-23) → 692 (2023-24), up 34.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John Mills Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at John Mills Elem School is 14.2:1, which is 1% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
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% of enrollment, in Elmwood Park, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John Mills Elem School?
John Mills Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Mills Elem School rank among public schools in Elmwood Park?
By Resource Investment Index, John Mills Elem School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Elmwood Park, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Elmwood Park Cusd 401?
Besides John Mills Elem School, Elmwood Park Cusd 401 also operates Elmwood Park High School (1,015 students), Elm Middle School (615 students), and Elmwood Elem School (567 students). See the Elmwood Park Cusd 401 district page for the complete list.