- Enrollment
- 1,024
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Joliet, IL
Jones Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Jones Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 172631006048
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jones Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #6 of 20
- elementary schools in Joliet · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.4:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 553
- students enrolled
Jones Elementary School has class sizes larger than 74% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jones Elementary School ranks #6 of 20 elementary schools in Joliet, IL.
School address
District: Minooka Ccsd 201 · Illinois
NCES ID 172631006048 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD universe card
School universe 172631006048 · Joliet, IL Elementary · MID · TRAD
553 enr · 15.4:1 · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Minooka Jr High School (1,024 students)
Resource Investment Index #6 of 20 elementary schools in Joliet. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Jones Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Minooka Jr Hig
Minooka Jr High School
1,024 students
- Minooka Interm
Minooka Intermediate School
941 students
- Aux Sable
Aux Sable
617 students
- This school
Jones Elementary School
553 students
- Minooka Elem S
Minooka Elem School
504 students
- Walnut Trails
Walnut Trails Elem School
475 students
What this shows Jones Elementary School reports 553 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jones Elementary School compares
Jones Elementary 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 | 15.4:1 | ▲ 10% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 553 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
553
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 74% in Illinois - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.3%
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
$13,808
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 49.7%
Hispanic or Latino 28.6%
African American 13.4%
Two or More 6.3%
Asian 1.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 49.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.9, Jones Elementary School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Minooka Ccsd 201, which includes Jones Elementary School.
$13,808
Per student
-24%
vs Illinois
Avg $18,196
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $17,658
Revenue mix
Local 54.2%
State 38.6%
Federal 7.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2022-23 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Jones Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minooka Jr High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Minooka Intermediate School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Aux Sable | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Minooka Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Walnut Trails Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jones Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 941
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 617
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 504
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 475
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar elementary schools in Joliet
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Thomas Jefferson Elem Sch
Standard public school
646 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Sator Sanchez Elem School
Standard public school
635 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Pershing Elem School
Standard public school
621 students 20:1 students per teacher
Lynne Thigpen Elem School
Standard public school
620 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Farragut Elem School
Standard public school
568 students 18.3:1 students per teacher
Grand Prairie Elem School
Standard public school
494 students 12:1 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 (~553 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jones Elementary School
How many students attend Jones Elementary School?
Jones Elementary School has 553 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Joliet, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jones Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jones Elementary School is 15.4:1, which is 10% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jones Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Jones Elementary School is White at 49.7% of enrollment, in Joliet, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jones Elementary School?
Jones Elementary 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 Jones Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Joliet?
By Resource Investment Index, Jones Elementary School ranks #6 of 20 elementary schools in Joliet, 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 Joliet on the city page.
What other schools are in Minooka Ccsd 201?
Besides Jones Elementary School, Minooka Ccsd 201 also operates Minooka Jr High School (1,024 students), Minooka Intermediate School (941 students), and Aux Sable (617 students). See the Minooka Ccsd 201 district page for the complete list.
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