- Enrollment
- 2,804
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Algonquin, IL
Mackeben Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Mackeben Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 171983005733
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mackeben Elementary School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #2 of 4
- elementary schools in Algonquin · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 522
- students enrolled
Mackeben Elementary School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mackeben Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Algonquin, IL.
School address
District: Huntley Comm Sch Dist 158 · Illinois
NCES ID 171983005733 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Mackeben Elementary School held near 529 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 40.0 → 38.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-15 students YoY 171983005733 · Algonquin, IL Elementary · MID · TRAD
522 enr · 13.1:1 · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Huntley High School (2,804 students)
Mackeben Elementary School held near 529 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 40.0 → 38.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Mackeben Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Huntley High S
Huntley High School
2,804 students
- Marlowe Middle
Marlowe Middle School
1,215 students
- Leggee Element 877
Leggee Elementary School
877 students
- Martin Element 776
Martin Elementary School
776 students
- Heineman Middl 724
Heineman Middle School
724 students
- This school 522
Mackeben Elementary School
522 students
What this shows Mackeben Elementary School reports 522 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mackeben Elementary School compares
Mackeben Elementary School 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 | 13.1:1 | ▼ 6% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 522 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
522
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 44% in Illinois - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$17,577
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
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 68.1%
Hispanic or Latino 15.7%
Asian 11.5%
African American 4.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More 0.2%
Largest group: White at 68.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.7, Mackeben Elementary School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Huntley Comm Sch Dist 158 reports $17,577 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mackeben Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huntley High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marlowe Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Leggee Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Martin Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Heineman Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mackeben Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,215
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 877
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 776
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 724
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar elementary schools in Algonquin
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~522 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mackeben Elementary School
How many students attend Mackeben Elementary School?
Mackeben Elementary School has 522 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Algonquin, IL. CCD year-over-year: 544 (2022-23) → 529 (2023-24), nearly flat (-15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mackeben Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mackeben Elementary School is 13.1:1, which is 6% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 17% 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 Mackeben Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Mackeben Elementary School is White at 68.1% of enrollment, in Algonquin, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mackeben Elementary School?
Mackeben Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (higher 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 Mackeben Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Algonquin?
By Resource Investment Index, Mackeben Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Algonquin, 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 Algonquin on the city page.
What other schools are in Huntley Comm Sch Dist 158?
Besides Mackeben Elementary School, Huntley Comm Sch Dist 158 also operates Huntley High School (2,804 students), Marlowe Middle School (1,215 students), and Leggee Elementary School (877 students). See the Huntley Comm Sch Dist 158 district page for the complete list.