Enrollment
503
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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 66/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 173042003151
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 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 66/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #1 of 5
- elementary schools in Palatine · Resource Index
- 66
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.5:1
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.5:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Marion Jordan Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Marion Jordan Elem School
Marion Jordan Elem School is a mid-sized elementary school in Palatine, Illinois, enrolling 503 students.
At 13.5:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Illinois median, within a few percentage points of the 14:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Enrollment of 503 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 98% of the 3,845 Illinois schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Its student body is led by White (63%) and Asian (21%) (diversity index 55/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 7.8% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Palatine's elementary schools, it stands alongside Virginia Lake Elem School (717 students): Marion Jordan Elem School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.5:1 vs 14.8:1).
Palatine Ccsd 15 also operates Plum Grove Jr High School (1,128 students) and Winston Campus Jr High (847 students) alongside Marion Jordan Elem 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 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 | 13.5:1 | ▼ 4% | 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
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 64% 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
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 49% in Illinois - lower ratio than 51% 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
$18,762
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
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.
Overview
Enrollment 503 Top 30% in Illinois - larger than 70% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 36.0
Students per teacher 13.5:1 -4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 173042003151
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 & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 7.8%
In-school suspensions 4
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Palatine Ccsd 15, which includes Marion Jordan Elem School.
$18,762
Per student
+10%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 63.0%
State 28.2%
Federal 8.9%
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 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 | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Virginia Lake Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Walter R Sundling Jr High Sch | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar 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
- 1,128
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 847
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 772
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 717
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 679
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 14.8:1 students per teacher
Hunting Ridge Elem School
Standard public school
639 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Pleasant Hill Elem School
Standard public school
435 students 19.4:1 students per teacher
Stuart R Paddock School
Standard public school
348 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
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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 13.5:1, which is 4% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 14% 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 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 66/100 (higher 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 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.
Is Marion Jordan Elem School a good school?
Marion Jordan Elem School earns 66/100 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 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.