- Enrollment
- 614
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Streator, IL
Kimes Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Kimes Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 170011205383
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 9
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kimes Elem School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Illinois schools.
- #6 of 6
- public schools in Streator · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.4:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 415
- students enrolled
Kimes Elem School has class sizes larger than 74% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kimes Elem School ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Streator, IL.
School address
District: Streator Esd 44 · Illinois
NCES ID 170011205383 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Kimes Elem School held near 444 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 27.8 → 27.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 170011205383 · Streator, IL Other · SMALL · TRAD
415 enr · 15.4:1 · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Northlawn Jr High School (614 students)
Kimes Elem School held near 444 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 27.8 → 27.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Kimes Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Northlawn Jr H
Northlawn Jr High School
614 students
- Centennial Ele
Centennial Elem School
482 students
- This school
Kimes Elem School
415 students
What this shows Kimes Elem School reports 415 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kimes Elem School compares
Kimes 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 | 15.4:1 | ▲ 10% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 415 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
415
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 74% in Illinois - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
36.4%
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
$14,822
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 61.2%
Hispanic or Latino 26.5%
African American 7.0%
Two or More 5.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 61.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.8, Kimes Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Streator Esd 44 reports $14,822 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Kimes Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northlawn Jr High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Centennial Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kimes Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 482
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar other schools in Streator
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 (~415 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kimes Elem School
How many students attend Kimes Elem School?
Kimes Elem School has 415 students enrolled. It is a public school in Streator, IL. CCD year-over-year: 454 (2022-23) → 444 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kimes Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kimes Elem School is 15.4:1, which is 10% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kimes Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Kimes Elem School is White at 61.2% of enrollment, in Streator, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kimes Elem School?
Kimes Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower 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 Kimes Elem School rank among public schools in Streator?
By Resource Investment Index, Kimes Elem School ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Streator, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Streator on the city page.
What other schools are in Streator Esd 44?
Besides Kimes Elem School, Streator Esd 44 also operates Northlawn Jr High School (614 students) and Centennial Elem School (482 students). See the Streator Esd 44 district page for the complete list.