- Enrollment
- 1,201
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Kaneland Mcdole Elem School held near 424 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 40.0 → 36.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 172448005618 · Montgomery, IL Other · SMALL · TRAD
440 enr · 11:1 · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Kaneland Senior High School (1,201 students)
Kaneland Mcdole Elem School held near 424 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 40.0 → 36.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Kaneland Mcdole Elem School 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
- Kaneland John
Kaneland John Stewart Elem Sch
500 students
- This school 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 Mcdole Elem School reports 440 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kaneland Mcdole Elem School compares
Kaneland Mcdole Elem School 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
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 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
- 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.
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 (~440 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 419 (2022-23) → 424 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.