2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 170993000787
Kanoon Elem Magnet School — Chicago, IL
Federal NCES profile for Kanoon Elem Magnet School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 25/100.
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kanoon Elem Magnet School earns an F Resource Investment Index (25/100), with class sizes near the Illinois median.
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the
NCES CCD record.
Enrollment
389
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.9:1
vs 14.6:1 Illinois avg
▲-12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Kanoon Elem Magnet School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
At or below state median
14.6:1 Illinois median15.7:1 U.S. median
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Kanoon Elem Magnet School reports 389 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 32.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 12% below the Illinois state mean of 14.6:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.7:1, it is 18% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 389 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 63.0% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding City of Chicago Sd 299 spends $21,050 per pupil district-wide, above the Illinois average of $17,042 and above the national average of $16,593. Revenue comes 52.8% from local sources (property taxes), 29.9% from the state, and 17.4% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Illinois state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
Metric
This school
vs Illinois
Illinois avg
U.S. avg
Students per teacher
12.9:1
▼ 12%
14.6:1
15.7:1
Enrollment
389
top 53%
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Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
Class size vs. every US school
Students per teacher (lower means more individual attention)
13Among the smallest classessmaller classes than 70% of 92,598 US schools
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Source U.S. Department of Education — NCES Common Core of Data · 2024-25
School size vs. every US school
Total enrollment — where this school sits by size (neither large nor small is 'better')
389larger than 46% of 95,891 US schools
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Source U.S. Department of Education — NCES Common Core of Data · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
12.9:1
students per teacher
— 12% below state mean
Top 40% in Illinois — lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
63.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$21,050
per pupil, district-wide
— above Illinois avg of $17,042
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 389 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment389 Top 53% in Illinois — larger than 47% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE)32.0
Students per teacher 12.9:1 -12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID170993000787
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino
93.8% · ≈365 students
African American
4.1% · ≈16 students
American Indian / Alaska Native
1.5% · ≈6 students
White
0.5% · ≈2 students
Hispanic or Latino93.8%
African American4.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native1.5%
White0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 93.8% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE)1.0
Students per counselor389:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent63.0%
In-school suspensions2
Out-of-school suspensions2
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for City of Chicago Sd 299, which includes Kanoon Elem Magnet School.
$21,050
Per student
+24%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local52.8%
State29.9%
Federal17.4%
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.
Frequently asked questions about Kanoon Elem Magnet School
How many students attend Kanoon Elem Magnet School?
Kanoon Elem Magnet School has 389 students enrolled. It is a other school in Chicago, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kanoon Elem Magnet School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kanoon Elem Magnet School is 12.9:1, which is 12% lower than the Illinois average of 14.6:1 and 18% 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 Kanoon Elem Magnet School?
The largest demographic group at Kanoon Elem Magnet School is Hispanic or Latino at 93.8%. The school serves a diverse student body in Chicago, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kanoon Elem Magnet School?
Kanoon Elem Magnet School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.
Is Kanoon Elem Magnet School a good school?
Kanoon Elem Magnet School earns an F Resource Investment Index (25/100), with class sizes near the Illinois median. The Resource Investment Index reflects staffing, counselor access, gifted programs, and attendance reported to NCES, not test scores or academic outcomes, so treat it as a resource snapshot rather than an overall rating.