- Enrollment
- 516
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Matteson, IL
Matteson Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Matteson Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 172502002719
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Matteson Elem School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Illinois schools.
- #1 of 6
- public schools in Matteson · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 420
- students enrolled
Matteson Elem School has class sizes larger than 70% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Matteson Elem School ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Matteson, IL.
School address
District: Matteson Esd 162 · Illinois
NCES ID 172502002719 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Matteson Elem School held near 404 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 28.0 → 29.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 172502002719 · Matteson, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
420 enr · 15:1 · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Arcadia Elem School (516 students)
Matteson Elem School held near 404 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 28.0 → 29.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Matteson Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Arcadia Elem S
Arcadia Elem School
516 students
- O W Huth Middl
O W Huth Middle School
421 students
- This school
Matteson Elem School
420 students
- Illinois Schoo
Illinois School
391 students
- Sauk Elem Scho
Sauk Elem School
281 students
- Indiana Elem S
Indiana Elem School
215 students
What this shows Matteson Elem School reports 420 students on the CCD universe file.
How Matteson Elem School compares
Matteson Elem 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 | 15:1 | ▲ 7% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 420 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
420
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
15:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 70% in Illinois - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
33.8%
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
$19,449
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
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 87.9%
Hispanic or Latino 8.1%
Two or More 3.1%
White 1.0%
Largest group: African American at 87.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.0, Matteson Elem School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Matteson Esd 162 reports $19,449 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Matteson Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arcadia Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| O W Huth Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Illinois School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sauk Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Indiana Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Matteson Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 421
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 391
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 281
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 215
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar elementary schools in Matteson
1 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 (~420 students)
Frequently asked questions about Matteson Elem School
How many students attend Matteson Elem School?
Matteson Elem School has 420 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Matteson, IL. CCD year-over-year: 392 (2022-23) → 404 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Matteson Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Matteson Elem School is 15:1, which is 7% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Matteson Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Matteson Elem School is African American at 87.9% of enrollment, in Matteson, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Matteson Elem School?
Matteson Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical 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 Matteson Elem School rank among public schools in Matteson?
By Resource Investment Index, Matteson Elem School ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Matteson, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Matteson on the city page.
What other schools are in Matteson Esd 162?
Besides Matteson Elem School, Matteson Esd 162 also operates Arcadia Elem School (516 students), O W Huth Middle School (421 students), and Illinois School (391 students). See the Matteson Esd 162 district page for the complete list.