Enrollment
587
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
48.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.2:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-13% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Luther J Schilling School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Luther J Schilling School
Luther J Schilling School is a mid-sized elementary school in Homer Glen, Illinois, enrolling 587 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 587 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 32/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.7% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Homer Glen's elementary schools, it stands alongside Hadley Middle School (834 students): Luther J Schilling School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12.2:1 vs 12.8:1).
Homer Ccsd 33c also operates Homer Jr High School (865 students) and Hadley Middle School (834 students) alongside Luther J Schilling School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Luther J Schilling School compares
Luther J Schilling 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$16,919
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Homer Ccsd 33c, which includes Luther J Schilling School.
$16,919
Per student
-1%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+2%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 71.9%
State 23.6%
Federal 4.5%
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.
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
- 865
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Illinois, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~587 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.2:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Luther J Schilling School a good school?
Luther J Schilling School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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