Enrollment
941
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Minooka, IL
Minooka Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for Minooka Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 172631002099
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Minooka Intermediate School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Illinois schools.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Minooka · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.7:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 941
- students enrolled
Minooka Intermediate School has class sizes larger than 78% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Minooka Intermediate School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Minooka, IL.
School address
District: Minooka Ccsd 201 · Illinois
NCES ID 172631002099 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
63.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.7:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Minooka Intermediate School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Minooka Intermediate School
Minooka Intermediate School is a large elementary school in Minooka, Illinois, enrolling 941 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Illinois, bigger than 92% of state schools at 941 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by White (65%) and Hispanic or Latino (24%) (diversity index 52/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.2% 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 Aux Sable (617 students): Minooka Intermediate School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.7:1 vs 16.1:1).
Minooka Ccsd 201 also operates Minooka Jr High School (1,024 students) and Aux Sable (617 students) alongside Minooka Intermediate 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 Intermediate School compares
Minooka Intermediate 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 | 15.7:1 | ▲ 12% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 941 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
941
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 78% in Illinois - lower ratio than 22% 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
$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
28
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 941 Top 8% in Illinois - larger than 92% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 63.0
Students per teacher 15.7:1 +12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 172631002099
Student demographics
White 64.8%
Hispanic or Latino 24.1%
African American 6.4%
Two or More 3.8%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 64.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.6, Minooka Intermediate School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 26.2%
In-school suspensions 28
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Minooka Ccsd 201, which includes Minooka Intermediate 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 Intermediate School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minooka Jr High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Aux Sable | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jones Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Minooka Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Walnut Trails Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Minooka Intermediate 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
- 617
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 553
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 504
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- 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 Intermediate School
How many students attend Minooka Intermediate School?
Minooka Intermediate School has 941 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Minooka, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Minooka Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Minooka Intermediate School is 15.7:1, which is 12% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 0% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Minooka Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at Minooka Intermediate School is White at 64.8% of enrollment, in Minooka, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Minooka Intermediate School?
Minooka Intermediate School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Minooka Intermediate School rank among elementary schools in Minooka?
By Resource Investment Index, Minooka Intermediate School ranks #2 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 Intermediate School a good school?
Minooka Intermediate School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% 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 Minooka Ccsd 201?
Besides Minooka Intermediate School, Minooka Ccsd 201 also operates Minooka Jr High School (1,024 students), Aux Sable (617 students), and Jones Elementary School (553 students). See the Minooka Ccsd 201 district page for the complete list.