Enrollment
570
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 172142002410
Komarek Elem School — North Riverside, IL
Federal NCES profile for Komarek Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 39/100.
👥 Class size 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 32
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 →
School address
District: Komarek Sd 94 · Illinois
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.
Teachers (FTE)
43.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.9:1
vs 14.6:1 Illinois avg
-18% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Komarek Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Komarek Elem School reports 570 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 43.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 18% 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 15.9:1, it is 25% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 285 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 27.4% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Komarek Sd 94 spends $52,374 per pupil district-wide, above the Illinois average of $20,099 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 71.7% from local sources (property taxes), 22.3% from the state, and 6.0% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Komarek Elem School compares
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 | 11.9:1 | ▼ 18% | 14.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 570 | top 77% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 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
11.9:1
students per teacher
— 18% below state mean
Top 26% in Illinois — lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
27.4%
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
$52,374
per pupil, district-wide
— above Illinois avg of $20,099
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 285 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 570 Top 77% in Illinois — larger than 23% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 43.0
Students per teacher 11.9:1 -18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 172142002410
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 54.4%
White 23.9%
African American 16.5%
Asian 3.7%
Two or More 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 54.4% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 2.0
Students per counselor 285:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 27.4%
In-school suspensions 14
Out-of-school suspensions 10
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Komarek Sd 94, which includes Komarek Elem School.
$52,374
Per student
+161%
vs Illinois
Avg $20,099
+169%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 71.7%
State 22.3%
Federal 6.0%
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.
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Frequently asked questions about Komarek Elem School
How many students attend Komarek Elem School?
Komarek Elem School has 570 students enrolled. It is a other school in North Riverside, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Komarek Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Komarek Elem School is 11.9:1, which is 18% lower than the Illinois average of 14.6:1 and 25% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Komarek Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Komarek Elem School is Hispanic or Latino at 54.4%. The school serves a diverse student body in North Riverside, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Komarek Elem School?
Komarek Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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.