Enrollment
498
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
41.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.1:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-14% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How John Muir Literacy Academy compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at John Muir Literacy Academy
John Muir Literacy Academy is a mid-sized elementary school in Hoffman Estates, Illinois, enrolling 498 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 498 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (32%) and Asian (25%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 76/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Hoffman Estates's elementary schools, it stands alongside Frank C Whiteley Elem School (663 students): John Muir Literacy Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12.1:1 vs 18.4:1).
Schaumburg Ccsd 54 also operates Michael Collins Elem School (789 students) and Robert Frost Jhs (737 students) alongside John Muir Literacy Academy.
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 Muir Literacy Academy compares
John Muir Literacy Academy on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$19,058
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
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Schaumburg Ccsd 54, which includes John Muir Literacy Academy.
$19,058
Per student
+12%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 65.0%
State 29.5%
Federal 5.5%
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 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
- 789
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- 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
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 (~498 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.1:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is John Muir Literacy Academy a good school?
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. 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 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.
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