Enrollment
711
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 171410001762
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 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 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Elmwood Park · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.2:1
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
50.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.2:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-6% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How John Mills Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at John Mills Elem School
John Mills Elem School is a large combined-grade school in Elmwood Park, Illinois, enrolling 711 students.
At 13.2:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Illinois median, within a few percentage points of the 14:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Enrollment of 711 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 Hispanic or Latino (65%) and White (28%) (diversity index 49/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.5% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Elmwood Park Cusd 401 also operates Elmwood Park High School (1,015 students) and Elm Middle School (615 students) alongside John Mills 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 Mills Elem School compares
John Mills 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 | 13.2:1 | ▼ 6% | 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
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
711
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 44% in Illinois - lower ratio than 56% 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
$17,738
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting 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 + 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.
Overview
Enrollment 711 Top 14% in Illinois - larger than 86% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 50.0
Students per teacher 13.2:1 -6% 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.
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 & 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.
$17,738
Per student
+4%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+7%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
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
- 1,015
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 615
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 567
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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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 public 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 6% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 16% 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 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 40/100 (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 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. See all public schools in Elmwood Park on the city page.
Is John Mills Elem School a good school?
John Mills Elem School earns 40/100 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 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.
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