- Enrollment
- 1,072
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Joliet, IL
M J Cunningham Elem Sch
Federal NCES profile for M J Cunningham Elem Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 172058002325
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
M J Cunningham Elem Sch earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Illinois schools.
- #12 of 20
- elementary schools in Joliet · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.6:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 484
- students enrolled
M J Cunningham Elem Sch has class sizes larger than 76% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, M J Cunningham Elem Sch ranks #12 of 20 elementary schools in Joliet, IL.
School address
District: Joliet Psd 86 · Illinois
NCES ID 172058002325 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
M J Cunningham Elem Sch held near 491 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 31.3 → 31.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 172058002325 · Joliet, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
484 enr · 15.6:1 · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Hufford Junior High School (1,072 students)
M J Cunningham Elem Sch held near 491 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE held 31.3 → 31.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
M J Cunningham Elem Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hufford Junior
Hufford Junior High School
1,072 students
- Washington Jr
Washington Jr High & Academy Prgm
724 students
- Dirksen Junior
Dirksen Junior High School
653 students
- Sator Sanchez
Sator Sanchez Elem School
635 students
- Pershing Elem
Pershing Elem School
621 students
- This school
M J Cunningham Elem Sch
484 students
What this shows M J Cunningham Elem Sch reports 484 students on the CCD universe file.
How M J Cunningham Elem Sch compares
M J Cunningham Elem Sch 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 | 15.6:1 | ▲ 11% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 484 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
484
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 76% in Illinois - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
36.6%
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
$22,414
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 84.7%
African American 6.0%
White 5.2%
Two or More 3.9%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 84.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.5, M J Cunningham Elem Sch is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Joliet Psd 86 reports $22,414 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How M J Cunningham Elem Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hufford Junior High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Washington Jr High & Academy Prgm | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dirksen Junior High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sator Sanchez Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pershing Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to M J Cunningham Elem Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 724
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 653
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 635
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 621
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Similar elementary schools in Joliet
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Thomas Jefferson Elem Sch
Standard public school
646 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Sator Sanchez Elem School
Standard public school
635 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Pershing Elem School
Standard public school
621 students 20:1 students per teacher
Lynne Thigpen Elem School
Standard public school
620 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Farragut Elem School
Standard public school
568 students 18.3:1 students per teacher
Jones Elementary School
Standard public school
553 students 15.4:1 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 (~484 students)
Frequently asked questions about M J Cunningham Elem Sch
How many students attend M J Cunningham Elem Sch?
M J Cunningham Elem Sch has 484 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Joliet, IL. CCD year-over-year: 496 (2022-23) → 491 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at M J Cunningham Elem Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at M J Cunningham Elem Sch is 15.6:1, which is 11% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of M J Cunningham Elem Sch?
The largest demographic group at M J Cunningham Elem Sch is Hispanic or Latino at 84.7% of enrollment, in Joliet, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for M J Cunningham Elem Sch?
M J Cunningham Elem Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (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 M J Cunningham Elem Sch rank among elementary schools in Joliet?
By Resource Investment Index, M J Cunningham Elem Sch ranks #12 of 20 elementary schools in Joliet, 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 Joliet on the city page.
What other schools are in Joliet Psd 86?
Besides M J Cunningham Elem Sch, Joliet Psd 86 also operates Hufford Junior High School (1,072 students), Washington Jr High & Academy Prgm (724 students), and Dirksen Junior High School (653 students). See the Joliet Psd 86 district page for the complete list.