- Enrollment
- 865
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Homer Glen, IL
Luther J Schilling School
Federal NCES profile for Luther J Schilling 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 171950004518
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Luther J Schilling School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #5 of 5
- elementary schools in Homer Glen · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.2:1
- students per teacher
- 587
- students enrolled
Luther J Schilling School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Luther J Schilling School ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in Homer Glen, IL.
School address
District: Homer Ccsd 33c · Illinois
NCES ID 171950004518 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-104 students YoY
Luther J Schilling School shrank from 708 students in 2022-23 to 604 in 2023-24 (-14.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 48.2 → 43.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-104 students YoY 171950004518 · Homer Glen, IL Elementary · MID · TRAD
587 enr · 12.2:1 · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Homer Jr High School (865 students)
Luther J Schilling School shrank from 708 students in 2022-23 to 604 in 2023-24 (-14.7%). Teacher FTE lost 48.2 → 43.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Luther J Schilling School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Homer Jr High
Homer Jr High School
865 students
- Hadley Middle
Hadley Middle School
834 students
- This school
Luther J Schilling School
587 students
- William J Butl
William J Butler School
557 students
- William E Youn
William E Young School
452 students
- Goodings Grove
Goodings Grove School
409 students
What this shows Luther J Schilling School reports 587 students on the CCD universe file.
How Luther J Schilling School compares
Luther J Schilling School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.2:1 | ▼ 13% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 587 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
587
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 31% in Illinois - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
18.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$17,580
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
2
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 81.6%
Hispanic or Latino 13.1%
Two or More 2.7%
African American 1.4%
Asian 1.2%
Largest group: White at 81.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.6, Luther J Schilling School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Homer Ccsd 33c reports $17,580 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Luther J Schilling School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homer Jr High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hadley Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| William J Butler School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| William E Young School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Goodings Grove School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Luther J Schilling School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 834
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 557
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 452
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 409
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar elementary schools in Homer Glen
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Hadley Middle School
Standard public school
834 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
William E Young School
Standard public school
452 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Goodings Grove School
Standard public school
409 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Reed Elem School
Standard public school
291 students 10.8:1 students per teacher
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 (~587 students)
Frequently asked questions about Luther J Schilling School
How many students attend Luther J Schilling School?
Luther J Schilling School has 587 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Homer Glen, IL. CCD year-over-year: 708 (2022-23) → 604 (2023-24), down 104.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Luther J Schilling School?
The student-teacher ratio at Luther J Schilling School is 12.2:1, which is 13% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 22% 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 Luther J Schilling School?
The largest demographic group at Luther J Schilling School is White at 81.6% of enrollment, in Homer Glen, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Luther J Schilling School?
Luther J Schilling School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Luther J Schilling School rank among elementary schools in Homer Glen?
By Resource Investment Index, Luther J Schilling School ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in Homer Glen, 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 Homer Glen on the city page.
What other schools are in Homer Ccsd 33c?
Besides Luther J Schilling School, Homer Ccsd 33c also operates Homer Jr High School (865 students), Hadley Middle School (834 students), and William J Butler School (557 students). See the Homer Ccsd 33c district page for the complete list.