- Enrollment
- 732
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Buffalo Grove, IL
Joyce Kilmer Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Joyce Kilmer Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 174221004242
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Joyce Kilmer Elem School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Buffalo Grove · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.9:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 590
- students enrolled
Joyce Kilmer Elem School has class sizes larger than 87% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Joyce Kilmer Elem School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Buffalo Grove, IL.
School address
District: Wheeling Ccsd 21 · Illinois
NCES ID 174221004242 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD universe card
School universe 174221004242 · Buffalo Grove, IL Other · MID · TRAD
590 enr · 16.9:1 · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Cooper Middle School (732 students)
Resource Investment Index #3 of 3 schools in Buffalo Grove. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Joyce Kilmer Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cooper Middle
Cooper Middle School
732 students
- Jack London Mi
Jack London Middle School
628 students
- Oliver W Holme
Oliver W Holmes Middle School
615 students
- Eugene Field E
Eugene Field Elem School
613 students
- This school
Joyce Kilmer Elem School
590 students
- Booth Tarkingt
Booth Tarkington Elem School
540 students
What this shows Joyce Kilmer Elem School reports 590 students on the CCD universe file.
How Joyce Kilmer Elem School compares
Joyce Kilmer 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 | 16.9:1 | ▲ 21% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 590 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
590
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 87% in Illinois - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
23.4%
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
$23,330
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 295 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 44.7%
Hispanic or Latino 37.8%
Asian 8.1%
Two or More 6.3%
African American 3.1%
Largest group: White at 44.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.6, Joyce Kilmer Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Wheeling Ccsd 21, which includes Joyce Kilmer Elem School.
$23,330
Per student
+28%
vs Illinois
Avg $18,196
+32%
vs U.S.
Avg $17,658
Revenue mix
Local 64.2%
State 26.2%
Federal 9.6%
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 Joyce Kilmer Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cooper Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jack London Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oliver W Holmes Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eugene Field Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Booth Tarkington Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Joyce Kilmer Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 628
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 615
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 613
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 540
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar other schools in Buffalo Grove
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~590 students)
Frequently asked questions about Joyce Kilmer Elem School
How many students attend Joyce Kilmer Elem School?
Joyce Kilmer Elem School has 590 students enrolled. It is a public school in Buffalo Grove, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Joyce Kilmer Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Joyce Kilmer Elem School is 16.9:1, which is 21% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Joyce Kilmer Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Joyce Kilmer Elem School is White at 44.7% of enrollment, in Buffalo Grove, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Joyce Kilmer Elem School?
Joyce Kilmer Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Joyce Kilmer Elem School rank among schools in Buffalo Grove?
By Resource Investment Index, Joyce Kilmer Elem School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Buffalo Grove, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Buffalo Grove on the city page.
What other schools are in Wheeling Ccsd 21?
Besides Joyce Kilmer Elem School, Wheeling Ccsd 21 also operates Cooper Middle School (732 students), Jack London Middle School (628 students), and Oliver W Holmes Middle School (615 students). See the Wheeling Ccsd 21 district page for the complete list.
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