- Enrollment
- 342
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Marengo, IL
Locust Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Locust Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 170007705249
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Locust Elem School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Marengo · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.7:1
- students per teacher
- 501
- students enrolled
Locust Elem School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Locust Elem School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Marengo, IL.
School address
District: Marengo-Union E Cons D 165 · Illinois
NCES ID 170007705249 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD universe card
School universe 170007705249 · Marengo, IL Other · MID · TRAD
501 enr · 14.7:1 · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Marengo Comm Middle School (342 students)
Resource Investment Index #4 of 5 public schools in Marengo. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Locust Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Locust Elem School
501 students
- Marengo Comm M
Marengo Comm Middle School
342 students
- Ulysses S Gran
Ulysses S Grant Intermediate Sch
249 students
What this shows Locust Elem School reports 501 students on the CCD universe file.
How Locust Elem School compares
Locust Elem School on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.7:1 | ▲ 5% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 501 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
501
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 66% in Illinois - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.4%
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
$14,571
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
2
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 56.9%
Hispanic or Latino 34.9%
Two or More 5.8%
African American 1.2%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 56.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.1, Locust Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Marengo-Union E Cons D 165, which includes Locust Elem School.
$14,571
Per student
-20%
vs Illinois
Avg $18,196
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $17,658
Revenue mix
Local 54.1%
State 32.4%
Federal 13.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2022-23 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Locust Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marengo Comm Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ulysses S Grant Intermediate Sch | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Locust Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 249
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~501 students)
Frequently asked questions about Locust Elem School
How many students attend Locust Elem School?
Locust Elem School has 501 students enrolled. It is a public school in Marengo, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Locust Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Locust Elem School is 14.7:1, which is 5% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Locust Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Locust Elem School is White at 56.9% of enrollment, in Marengo, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Locust Elem School?
Locust Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical 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 Locust Elem School rank among public schools in Marengo?
By Resource Investment Index, Locust Elem School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Marengo, 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 Marengo on the city page.
What other schools are in Marengo-Union E Cons D 165?
Besides Locust Elem School, Marengo-Union E Cons D 165 also operates Marengo Comm Middle School (342 students) and Ulysses S Grant Intermediate Sch (249 students). See the Marengo-Union E Cons D 165 district page for the complete list.
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