- Enrollment
- 477
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Deerfield, IL
Kipling Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Kipling Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 171198001438
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 10
📋 Attendance 86
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kipling Elem School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Illinois schools.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Deerfield · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.3:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 452
- students enrolled
Kipling Elem School has class sizes smaller than 79% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kipling Elem School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Deerfield, IL.
School address
District: Deerfield Sd 109 · Illinois
NCES ID 171198001438 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Kipling Elem School held near 459 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 40.4 → 40.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 171198001438 · Deerfield, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
452 enr · 11.3:1 · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Wilmot Elem School (477 students)
Kipling Elem School held near 459 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE held 40.4 → 40.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Kipling Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wilmot Elem Sc
Wilmot Elem School
477 students
- Alan B Shepard
Alan B Shepard Middle School
476 students
- This school
Kipling Elem School
452 students
- Walden Elem Sc
Walden Elem School
445 students
- Charles J Caru
Charles J Caruso Middle School
440 students
- South Park Ele
South Park Elem School
424 students
What this shows Kipling Elem School reports 452 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kipling Elem School compares
Kipling 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 | 11.3:1 | ▼ 19% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 452 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.3:1
Leaner classes than 81% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
452
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
11.3:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 21% in Illinois - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
5.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$26,414
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 452 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 86.9%
Hispanic or Latino 5.1%
Asian 4.0%
Two or More 3.1%
African American 0.9%
Largest group: White at 86.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.0, Kipling Elem School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Deerfield Sd 109 reports $26,414 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Kipling Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilmot Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Alan B Shepard Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Walden Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Charles J Caruso Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Park Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kipling Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 476
- Students per teacher
- 9.2:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 445
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 72/100
- Enrollment
- 440
- Students per teacher
- 8.5:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
- Enrollment
- 424
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Similar elementary schools in Deerfield
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~452 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kipling Elem School
How many students attend Kipling Elem School?
Kipling Elem School has 452 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Deerfield, IL. CCD year-over-year: 454 (2022-23) → 459 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kipling Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kipling Elem School is 11.3:1, which is 19% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 28% 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 Kipling Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Kipling Elem School is White at 86.9% of enrollment, in Deerfield, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kipling Elem School?
Kipling Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Kipling Elem School rank among elementary schools in Deerfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Kipling Elem School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Deerfield, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Deerfield on the city page.
What other schools are in Deerfield Sd 109?
Besides Kipling Elem School, Deerfield Sd 109 also operates Wilmot Elem School (477 students), Alan B Shepard Middle School (476 students), and Walden Elem School (445 students). See the Deerfield Sd 109 district page for the complete list.