Enrollment
420
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+7% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Matteson Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Matteson Elem School
Matteson Elem School is a mid-sized elementary school in Matteson, Illinois, enrolling 420 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15:1 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 420 students, its enrollment sits close to the Illinois median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is predominantly African American (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 22/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Matteson's elementary schools, it stands alongside Sieden Prairie Elementary School (279 students): Matteson Elem School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15:1 vs 16.4:1).
Matteson Esd 162 also operates Arcadia Elem School (516 students) and O W Huth Middle School (421 students) alongside Matteson 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 Matteson Elem School compares
Matteson 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$17,561
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
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Matteson Esd 162, which includes Matteson Elem School.
$17,561
Per student
+3%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 47.5%
State 38.2%
Federal 14.3%
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 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
- 516
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- 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.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Illinois, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~420 students)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Matteson Elem School a good school?
Matteson Elem School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Illinois schools. 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 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.
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