Enrollment
440
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Montgomery, IL
Kaneland Mcdole Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Kaneland Mcdole Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 172448005618
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kaneland Mcdole Elem School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of Illinois schools.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Montgomery · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 440
- students enrolled
Kaneland Mcdole Elem School has class sizes smaller than 82% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kaneland Mcdole Elem School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Montgomery, IL.
School address
District: Kaneland Cusd 302 · Illinois
NCES ID 172448005618 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
40.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-21% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Kaneland Mcdole Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Kaneland Mcdole Elem School
Kaneland Mcdole Elem School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Montgomery, Illinois, enrolling 440 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11:1 puts it in the smaller third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 440 students, its enrollment sits close to the Illinois median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by White (58%) and Hispanic or Latino (27%) (diversity index 58/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.1% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Montgomery's public schools, it stands alongside Lakewood Creek Elementary (767 students): Kaneland Mcdole Elem School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (11:1 vs 20.2:1).
Kaneland Cusd 302 also operates Kaneland Senior High School (1,201 students) and Kaneland Harter Middle School (822 students) alongside Kaneland Mcdole Elem 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 Kaneland Mcdole Elem School compares
Kaneland Mcdole 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 | 11:1 | ▼ 21% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 440 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11:1
Leaner classes than 83% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
440
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
11:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 18% in Illinois - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
19.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$18,281
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
3
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 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
White 58.2%
Hispanic or Latino 27.0%
African American 6.4%
Two or More 4.5%
Asian 3.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 58.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.1, Kaneland Mcdole Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Kaneland Cusd 302, which includes Kaneland Mcdole Elem School.
$18,281
Per student
+7%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+10%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 68.6%
State 28.8%
Federal 2.6%
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 Kaneland Mcdole Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kaneland Senior High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kaneland Harter Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kaneland John Stewart Elem Sch | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kaneland Blackberry Creek Elem | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kaneland John Shields Elem Sch | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kaneland Mcdole Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,201
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 822
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 500
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- 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 Montgomery
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other 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 (~440 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Kaneland Mcdole Elem School
How many students attend Kaneland Mcdole Elem School?
Kaneland Mcdole Elem School has 440 students enrolled. It is a public school in Montgomery, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kaneland Mcdole Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kaneland Mcdole Elem School is 11:1, which is 21% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 30% 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 Kaneland Mcdole Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Kaneland Mcdole Elem School is White at 58.2% of enrollment, in Montgomery, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kaneland Mcdole Elem School?
Kaneland Mcdole Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Kaneland Mcdole Elem School rank among schools in Montgomery?
By Resource Investment Index, Kaneland Mcdole Elem School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Montgomery, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Montgomery on the city page.
Is Kaneland Mcdole Elem School a good school?
Kaneland Mcdole Elem School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of 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 Kaneland Cusd 302?
Besides Kaneland Mcdole Elem School, Kaneland Cusd 302 also operates Kaneland Senior High School (1,201 students), Kaneland Harter Middle School (822 students), and Kaneland John Stewart Elem Sch (500 students). See the Kaneland Cusd 302 district page for the complete list.
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