Enrollment
553
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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 39
🌟 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.
- #5 of 20
- elementary schools in Joliet · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.3:1
- 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 #5 of 20 elementary schools in Joliet, IL.
School address
District: Minooka Ccsd 201 · Illinois
NCES ID 172631006048 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.3:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+9% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Jones Elementary School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Jones Elementary School
Jones Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Joliet, Illinois, enrolling 553 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 553 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 White (50%) and Hispanic or Latino (29%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 65/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.3% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Minooka Ccsd 201 spends $13,419 per pupil, 21% below the Illinois average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Joliet's elementary schools, it stands alongside Thomas Jefferson Elem Sch (646 students): Jones Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.3:1 vs 14.1:1).
Minooka Ccsd 201 also operates Minooka Jr High School (1,024 students) and Minooka Intermediate School (941 students) alongside Jones Elementary 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 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 | 15.3:1 | ▲ 9% | 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
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 46% 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
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 9% 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
$13,419
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints 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.
Overview
Enrollment 553 Top 24% in Illinois - larger than 76% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 36.0
Students per teacher 15.3:1 +9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 172631006048
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 & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 20.3%
In-school suspensions 6
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Minooka Ccsd 201, which includes Jones Elementary School.
$13,419
Per student
-21%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 54.2%
State 38.6%
Federal 7.2%
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 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
- 1,024
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 941
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 617
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 504
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 475
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 14.1:1 students per teacher
Sator Sanchez Elem School
Standard public school
635 students 14:1 students per teacher
Pershing Elem School
Standard public school
621 students 18:1 students per teacher
Lynne Thigpen Elem School
Standard public school
620 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Farragut Elem School
Standard public school
568 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
Grand Prairie Elem School
Standard public school
494 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
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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 15.3:1, which is 9% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 3% 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, attendance rates. 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 #5 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.
Is Jones Elementary School a good school?
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. 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 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.