Enrollment
709
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
39.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.2:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+30% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mokena Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mokena Elem School
Mokena Elem School is a large combined-grade school in Mokena, Illinois, enrolling 709 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18.2:1 is larger than about 92% of Illinois schools and 30% above the 14:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Enrollment of 709 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by White (78%) and Hispanic or Latino (14%) (diversity index 38/100).
10.3% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Mokena Sd 159 also operates Mokena Jr High School (502 students) and Mokena Intermediate School (346 students) alongside Mokena 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 Mokena Elem School compares
Mokena 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,697
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
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mokena Sd 159, which includes Mokena Elem School.
$14,697
Per student
-14%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 72.3%
State 23.2%
Federal 4.5%
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 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
- 502
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 346
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Illinois, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~709 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.2:1)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Mokena on the city page.
Is Mokena Elem School a good school?
Mokena Elem School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% 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 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.
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