Enrollment
504
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Minooka, IL
Minooka Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Minooka Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 172631002798
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Minooka Elem School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Minooka · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 504
- students enrolled
Minooka Elem School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Minooka Elem School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Minooka, IL.
School address
District: Minooka Ccsd 201 · Illinois
NCES ID 172631002798 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
38.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.2:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-6% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Minooka Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Minooka Elem School
Minooka Elem School is a mid-sized elementary school in Minooka, Illinois, enrolling 504 students.
At 13.2:1, 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 504 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by White (64%) and Hispanic or Latino (29%) (diversity index 51/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Minooka Ccsd 201 spends $13,419 per pupil, 21% below the Illinois average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Minooka's elementary schools, it stands alongside Minooka Intermediate School (941 students): Minooka Elem School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.2:1 vs 15.7:1).
Minooka Ccsd 201 also operates Minooka Jr High School (1,024 students) and Minooka Intermediate School (941 students) alongside Minooka 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 Minooka Elem School compares
Minooka 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 | 13.2:1 | ▼ 6% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 504 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
504
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 44% in Illinois - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
33.7%
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
$13,419
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
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 504 Top 30% in Illinois - larger than 70% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 38.0
Students per teacher 13.2:1 -6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 172631002798
Student demographics
White 63.9%
Hispanic or Latino 28.6%
Two or More 3.8%
African American 3.2%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 63.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.7, Minooka Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 33.7%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Minooka Ccsd 201, which includes Minooka Elem School.
$13,419
Per student
-21%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 54.2%
State 38.6%
Federal 7.2%
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 Minooka Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minooka Jr High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Minooka Intermediate School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Aux Sable | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jones Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Walnut Trails Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Minooka Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,024
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 941
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 617
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 553
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 475
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar elementary schools in Minooka
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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Frequently asked questions about Minooka Elem School
How many students attend Minooka Elem School?
Minooka Elem School has 504 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Minooka, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Minooka Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Minooka Elem School is 13.2:1, which is 6% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 16% 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 Minooka Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Minooka Elem School is White at 63.9% of enrollment, in Minooka, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Minooka Elem School?
Minooka Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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 Minooka Elem School rank among elementary schools in Minooka?
By Resource Investment Index, Minooka Elem School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Minooka, 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 Minooka on the city page.
Is Minooka Elem School a good school?
Minooka Elem School earns 31/100 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 Minooka Ccsd 201?
Besides Minooka Elem School, Minooka Ccsd 201 also operates Minooka Jr High School (1,024 students), Minooka Intermediate School (941 students), and Aux Sable (617 students). See the Minooka Ccsd 201 district page for the complete list.