- Enrollment
- 1,201
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Elburn, IL
Kaneland John Stewart Elem Sch
Federal NCES profile for Kaneland John Stewart Elem Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 172448005036
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kaneland John Stewart Elem Sch earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.7:1
- students per teacher
- 500
- students enrolled
Kaneland John Stewart Elem Sch has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Kaneland Cusd 302 · Illinois
NCES ID 172448005036 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Kaneland John Stewart Elem Sch held near 459 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 34.3 → 38.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 172448005036 · Elburn, IL Other · MID · TRAD
500 enr · 14.7:1 · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Kaneland Senior High School (1,201 students)
Kaneland John Stewart Elem Sch held near 459 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 34.3 → 38.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Kaneland John Stewart Elem Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Kaneland Senio
Kaneland Senior High School
1,201 students
- Kaneland Harte
Kaneland Harter Middle School
822 students
- This school
Kaneland John Stewart Elem Sch
500 students
- Kaneland Mcdol 440
Kaneland Mcdole Elem School
440 students
- Kaneland Black 424
Kaneland Blackberry Creek Elem
424 students
- Kaneland John 421
Kaneland John Shields Elem Sch
421 students
What this shows Kaneland John Stewart Elem Sch reports 500 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kaneland John Stewart Elem Sch compares
Kaneland John Stewart Elem Sch 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 | 14.7:1 | ▲ 5% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 500 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
500
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 66% in Illinois - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$19,612
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
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 77.6%
Hispanic or Latino 16.4%
Two or More 4.4%
Asian 1.2%
African American 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 77.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.9, Kaneland John Stewart Elem Sch is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Kaneland Cusd 302 reports $19,612 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Kaneland John Stewart Elem Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kaneland Senior High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kaneland Harter Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kaneland Mcdole Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kaneland Blackberry Creek Elem | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kaneland John Shields Elem Sch | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kaneland John Stewart Elem Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 822
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 440
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 424
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 421
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar other schools in Elburn
1 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 (~500 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kaneland John Stewart Elem Sch
How many students attend Kaneland John Stewart Elem Sch?
Kaneland John Stewart Elem Sch has 500 students enrolled. It is a public school in Elburn, IL. CCD year-over-year: 448 (2022-23) → 459 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kaneland John Stewart Elem Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Kaneland John Stewart Elem Sch is 14.7:1, which is 5% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kaneland John Stewart Elem Sch?
The largest demographic group at Kaneland John Stewart Elem Sch is White at 77.6% of enrollment, in Elburn, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kaneland John Stewart Elem Sch?
Kaneland John Stewart Elem Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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).
What other schools are in Kaneland Cusd 302?
Besides Kaneland John Stewart Elem Sch, Kaneland Cusd 302 also operates Kaneland Senior High School (1,201 students), Kaneland Harter Middle School (822 students), and Kaneland Mcdole Elem School (440 students). See the Kaneland Cusd 302 district page for the complete list.