- Enrollment
- 502
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mokena, IL
Mokena Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Mokena Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 172637002801
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mokena Elem School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Illinois schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Mokena · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.2:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 709
- students enrolled
Mokena Elem School has class sizes larger than 92% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mokena Elem School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Mokena, IL.
School address
District: Mokena Sd 159 · Illinois
NCES ID 172637002801 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Mokena Elem School held near 715 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 39.5 → 43.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 172637002801 · Mokena, IL Other · MID · TRAD
709 enr · 18.2:1 · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Mokena Jr High School (502 students)
Mokena Elem School held near 715 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 39.5 → 43.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Mokena Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Mokena Elem School
709 students
- Mokena Jr High
Mokena Jr High School
502 students
- Mokena Interme
Mokena Intermediate School
346 students
What this shows Mokena Elem School reports 709 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mokena Elem School compares
Mokena Elem School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.2:1 | ▲ 30% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 709 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.2:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
709
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
18.2:1
students per teacher
- 30% above state mean
Top 92% in Illinois - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
10.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$15,852
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
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.
Student demographics
White 77.6%
Hispanic or Latino 13.7%
African American 3.4%
Two or More 3.0%
Asian 2.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 77.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.6, Mokena Elem School is about as mixed as the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Mokena Sd 159 reports $15,852 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mokena Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mokena Jr High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mokena Intermediate School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mokena Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 346
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Nationwide other 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 (~709 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mokena Elem School
How many students attend Mokena Elem School?
Mokena Elem School has 709 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mokena, IL. CCD year-over-year: 716 (2022-23) → 715 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mokena Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mokena Elem School is 18.2:1, which is 30% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 16% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mokena Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Mokena Elem School is White at 77.6% of enrollment, in Mokena, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mokena Elem School?
Mokena Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical 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 Mokena Elem School rank among public schools in Mokena?
By Resource Investment Index, Mokena Elem School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Mokena, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Mokena Sd 159?
Besides Mokena Elem School, Mokena Sd 159 also operates Mokena Jr High School (502 students) and Mokena Intermediate School (346 students). See the Mokena Sd 159 district page for the complete list.