- Enrollment
- 640
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Midlothian, IL
Kolmar Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Kolmar Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 172592002786
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kolmar Elem School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 76% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Midlothian · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 11.6:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 535
- students enrolled
Kolmar Elem School has class sizes smaller than 76% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kolmar Elem School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Midlothian, IL.
School address
District: Midlothian Sd 143 · Illinois
NCES ID 172592002786 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Kolmar Elem School held near 520 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 46.6 → 44.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-21 students YoY 172592002786 · Midlothian, IL Elementary · MID · TRAD
535 enr · 11.6:1 · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Central Park Elem School (640 students)
Kolmar Elem School held near 520 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 46.6 → 44.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Kolmar Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Central Park E
Central Park Elem School
640 students
- This school
Kolmar Elem School
535 students
- Springfield El
Springfield Elem School
311 students
- Spaulding Scho 134
Spaulding School
134 students
What this shows Kolmar Elem School reports 535 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kolmar Elem School compares
Kolmar 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 | 11.6:1 | ▼ 17% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 535 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.6:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
535
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
11.6:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 24% in Illinois - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
42.6%
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
$17,586
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 51.8%
White 20.6%
African American 19.4%
Two or More 3.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 51.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.9, Kolmar Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Midlothian Sd 143 reports $17,586 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Kolmar Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Park Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Springfield Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Spaulding School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kolmar Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 311
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 134
- Students per teacher
- 33.5:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Similar elementary schools in Midlothian
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 (~535 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kolmar Elem School
How many students attend Kolmar Elem School?
Kolmar Elem School has 535 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Midlothian, IL. CCD year-over-year: 541 (2022-23) → 520 (2023-24), nearly flat (-21).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kolmar Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kolmar Elem School is 11.6:1, which is 17% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 26% 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 Kolmar Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Kolmar Elem School is Hispanic or Latino at 51.8% of enrollment, in Midlothian, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kolmar Elem School?
Kolmar Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (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 Kolmar Elem School rank among elementary schools in Midlothian?
By Resource Investment Index, Kolmar Elem School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Midlothian, 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 Midlothian on the city page.
What other schools are in Midlothian Sd 143?
Besides Kolmar Elem School, Midlothian Sd 143 also operates Central Park Elem School (640 students), Springfield Elem School (311 students), and Spaulding School (134 students). See the Midlothian Sd 143 district page for the complete list.