- Enrollment
- 789
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hoffman Estates, IL
John Muir Literacy Academy
Federal NCES profile for John Muir Literacy Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 173474003647
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John Muir Literacy Academy earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #4 of 7
- elementary schools in Hoffman Estates · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.1:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 498
- students enrolled
John Muir Literacy Academy has class sizes smaller than 70% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John Muir Literacy Academy ranks #4 of 7 elementary schools in Hoffman Estates, IL.
School address
District: Schaumburg Ccsd 54 · Illinois
NCES ID 173474003647 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
John Muir Literacy Academy held near 453 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 41.5 → 43.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+18 students YoY 173474003647 · Hoffman Estates, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
498 enr · 12.1:1 · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Michael Collins Elem School (789 students)
John Muir Literacy Academy held near 453 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount). Teacher FTE added 41.5 → 43.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
John Muir Literacy Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Michael Collin
Michael Collins Elem School
789 students
- Robert Frost J
Robert Frost Jhs
737 students
- Margaret Mead
Margaret Mead Jhs
702 students
- Jane Addams Jh
Jane Addams Jhs
695 students
- Dwight D Eisen
Dwight D Eisenhower Jhs
662 students
- This school
John Muir Literacy Academy
498 students
What this shows John Muir Literacy Academy reports 498 students on the CCD universe file.
How John Muir Literacy Academy compares
John Muir Literacy Academy held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.1:1 | ▼ 14% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 498 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
498
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 30% in Illinois - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
25.7%
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
$20,497
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
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
6
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 31.7%
Asian 24.5%
White 21.7%
African American 17.3%
Two or More 4.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 31.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 76.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 76.1, John Muir Literacy Academy is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Schaumburg Ccsd 54 reports $20,497 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How John Muir Literacy Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Collins Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Robert Frost Jhs | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Margaret Mead Jhs | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jane Addams Jhs | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dwight D Eisenhower Jhs | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to John Muir Literacy Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 737
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 702
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 695
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 662
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar elementary schools in Hoffman Estates
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Frank C Whiteley Elem School
Standard public school
663 students 18.4:1 students per teacher
Lakeview Elem School
Standard public school
504 students 9.2:1 students per teacher
Neil Armstrong Elem School
Standard public school
498 students 10.4:1 students per teacher
Fairview Elem School
Standard public school
469 students 12.7:1 students per teacher
Macarthur Intrntl Spanish Acad
Standard public school
435 students 12.4:1 students per teacher
Lincoln Prairie School
Standard public school
348 students 11.6:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~498 students)
Frequently asked questions about John Muir Literacy Academy
How many students attend John Muir Literacy Academy?
John Muir Literacy Academy has 498 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hoffman Estates, IL. CCD year-over-year: 435 (2022-23) → 453 (2023-24), nearly flat (+18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at John Muir Literacy Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at John Muir Literacy Academy is 12.1:1, which is 14% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 23% 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 Muir Literacy Academy?
The largest demographic group at John Muir Literacy Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 31.7% of enrollment, in Hoffman Estates, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 76.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John Muir Literacy Academy?
John Muir Literacy Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (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 Muir Literacy Academy rank among elementary schools in Hoffman Estates?
By Resource Investment Index, John Muir Literacy Academy ranks #4 of 7 elementary schools in Hoffman Estates, 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 Hoffman Estates on the city page.
What other schools are in Schaumburg Ccsd 54?
Besides John Muir Literacy Academy, Schaumburg Ccsd 54 also operates Michael Collins Elem School (789 students), Robert Frost Jhs (737 students), and Margaret Mead Jhs (702 students). See the Schaumburg Ccsd 54 district page for the complete list.