- Enrollment
- 1,024
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
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
- 13.3:1
- 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 →
NCES CCD universe card
School universe 172631002798 · Minooka, IL Elementary · MID · TRAD
504 enr · 13.3:1 · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Minooka Jr High School (1,024 students)
Resource Investment Index #3 of 3 elementary schools in Minooka. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Minooka Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Minooka Jr Hig
Minooka Jr High School
1,024 students
- Minooka Interm
Minooka Intermediate School
941 students
- Aux Sable
Aux Sable
617 students
- Jones Elementa
Jones Elementary School
553 students
- This school
Minooka Elem School
504 students
- Walnut Trails
Walnut Trails Elem School
475 students
What this shows Minooka Elem School reports 504 students on the CCD universe file.
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 | 13.3:1 | ▼ 5% | 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
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
504
Bigger than 62% 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
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
$13,808
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Minooka Ccsd 201, which includes Minooka Elem School.
$13,808
Per student
-24%
vs Illinois
Avg $18,196
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $17,658
Revenue mix
Local 54.2%
State 38.6%
Federal 7.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2022-23 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
- 941
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 617
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 553
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 475
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar elementary schools in Minooka
2 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 (~504 students)
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 13.3:1, 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 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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.
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