Enrollment
478
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Aurora, IL
Mccarty Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Mccarty Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 174169005458
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mccarty Elementary School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #8 of 10
- elementary schools in Aurora · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.3:1
- students per teacher
- 478
- students enrolled
Mccarty Elementary School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mccarty Elementary School ranks #8 of 10 elementary schools in Aurora, IL.
School address
District: Indian Prairie Cusd 204 · Illinois
NCES ID 174169005458 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.3:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-5% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mccarty Elementary School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mccarty Elementary School
Mccarty Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Aurora, Illinois, enrolling 478 students.
At 13.3:1, 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 478 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by White (34%) and Hispanic or Latino (25%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 76/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Aurora's elementary schools, it stands alongside Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary (683 students): Mccarty Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.3:1 vs 17.2:1).
Indian Prairie Cusd 204 also operates Neuqua Valley High School (3,018 students) and Waubonsie Valley High School (2,849 students) alongside Mccarty Elementary 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 Mccarty Elementary School compares
Mccarty Elementary 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 | 13.3:1 | ▼ 5% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 478 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
478
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 46% in Illinois - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.2%
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
$17,239
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
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.
Overview
Enrollment 478 Top 33% in Illinois - larger than 67% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 35.0
Students per teacher 13.3:1 -5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 174169005458
Student demographics
White 34.3%
Hispanic or Latino 24.9%
African American 18.2%
Asian 15.9%
Two or More 6.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 34.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 75.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 75.8, Mccarty Elementary 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 26.2%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Indian Prairie Cusd 204, which includes Mccarty Elementary School.
$17,239
Per student
+1%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+4%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 64.4%
State 30.8%
Federal 4.8%
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 Mccarty Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neuqua Valley High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Waubonsie Valley High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Metea Valley High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Francis Granger Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Scullen Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mccarty Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,018
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 2,849
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 2,766
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,011
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 948
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar elementary schools in Aurora
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary
Standard public school
683 students 17.2:1 students per teacher
Reba O Steck Elementary School
Standard public school
669 students 16.9:1 students per teacher
The Wheatlands Elementary School
Standard public school
613 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Nancy Young Elementary School
Standard public school
574 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Homestead Elementary School
Standard public school
511 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
Peter M Gombert Elementary Sch
Standard public school
450 students 12.6:1 students per teacher
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Frequently asked questions about Mccarty Elementary School
How many students attend Mccarty Elementary School?
Mccarty Elementary School has 478 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Aurora, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mccarty Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mccarty Elementary School is 13.3:1, which is 5% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 15% 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 Mccarty Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Mccarty Elementary School is White at 34.3% of enrollment, in Aurora, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 75.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mccarty Elementary School?
Mccarty Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 Mccarty Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Aurora?
By Resource Investment Index, Mccarty Elementary School ranks #8 of 10 elementary schools in Aurora, 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 Aurora on the city page.
Is Mccarty Elementary School a good school?
Mccarty Elementary School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Indian Prairie Cusd 204?
Besides Mccarty Elementary School, Indian Prairie Cusd 204 also operates Neuqua Valley High School (3,018 students), Waubonsie Valley High School (2,849 students), and Metea Valley High School (2,766 students). See the Indian Prairie Cusd 204 district page for the complete list.