- Enrollment
- 1,128
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Palatine, IL
Marion Jordan Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Marion Jordan Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 65/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 173042003151
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 81
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Marion Jordan Elem School earns 65/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #1 of 5
- elementary schools in Palatine · Resource Index
- 65
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14:1
- students per teacher
- 503
- students enrolled
Marion Jordan Elem School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Marion Jordan Elem School ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in Palatine, IL.
School address
District: Palatine Ccsd 15 · Illinois
NCES ID 173042003151 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD universe card
School universe 173042003151 · Palatine, IL Elementary · MID · TRAD
503 enr · 14:1 · RII 65
Nearest enrollment peer: Plum Grove Jr High School (1,128 students)
Resource Investment Index #1 of 5 elementary schools in Palatine. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Marion Jordan Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Plum Grove Jr
Plum Grove Jr High School
1,128 students
- Winston Campus
Winston Campus Jr High
847 students
- Lincoln Elemen
Lincoln Elementary School
772 students
- Virginia Lake
Virginia Lake Elem School
717 students
- Walter R Sundl
Walter R Sundling Jr High Sch
679 students
- This school
Marion Jordan Elem School
503 students
What this shows Marion Jordan Elem School reports 503 students on the CCD universe file.
How Marion Jordan Elem School compares
Marion Jordan 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 | 14:1 | ▼ 0% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 503 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
503
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
14:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 56% in Illinois - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
7.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$19,671
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 62.8%
Asian 20.7%
Hispanic or Latino 9.3%
Two or More 6.2%
African American 1.0%
Largest group: White at 62.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.0, Marion Jordan Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Palatine Ccsd 15, which includes Marion Jordan Elem School.
$19,671
Per student
+8%
vs Illinois
Avg $18,196
+11%
vs U.S.
Avg $17,658
Revenue mix
Local 63.0%
State 28.2%
Federal 8.9%
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 Marion Jordan Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plum Grove Jr High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Winston Campus Jr High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Virginia Lake Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Walter R Sundling Jr High Sch | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Marion Jordan Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 847
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 772
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 717
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 679
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar elementary schools in Palatine
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Virginia Lake Elem School
Standard public school
717 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Hunting Ridge Elem School
Standard public school
639 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
Pleasant Hill Elem School
Standard public school
435 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
Stuart R Paddock School
Standard public school
348 students 8.9:1 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 (~503 students)
Frequently asked questions about Marion Jordan Elem School
How many students attend Marion Jordan Elem School?
Marion Jordan Elem School has 503 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Palatine, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marion Jordan Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Marion Jordan Elem School is 14:1, which is 0% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Marion Jordan Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Marion Jordan Elem School is White at 62.8% of enrollment, in Palatine, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Marion Jordan Elem School?
Marion Jordan Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 65/100 (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 Marion Jordan Elem School rank among elementary schools in Palatine?
By Resource Investment Index, Marion Jordan Elem School ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in Palatine, 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 Palatine on the city page.
What other schools are in Palatine Ccsd 15?
Besides Marion Jordan Elem School, Palatine Ccsd 15 also operates Plum Grove Jr High School (1,128 students), Winston Campus Jr High (847 students), and Lincoln Elementary School (772 students). See the Palatine Ccsd 15 district page for the complete list.
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