- Enrollment
- 709
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Mokena, IL
Mokena Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for Mokena Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 172637004521
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 81
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mokena Intermediate School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Illinois schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Mokena · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 346
- students enrolled
Mokena Intermediate School has class sizes larger than 70% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mokena Intermediate School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Mokena, IL.
School address
District: Mokena Sd 159 · Illinois
NCES ID 172637004521 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Mokena Intermediate School held near 336 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 23.5 → 24.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 172637004521 · Mokena, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
346 enr · 15:1 · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Mokena Elem School (709 students)
Mokena Intermediate School held near 336 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 23.5 → 24.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Mokena Intermediate School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mokena Elem Sc
Mokena Elem School
709 students
- Mokena Jr High
Mokena Jr High School
502 students
- This school
Mokena Intermediate School
346 students
What this shows Mokena Intermediate School reports 346 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mokena Intermediate School compares
Mokena Intermediate 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 | 15:1 | ▲ 7% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 346 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
346
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
15:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 70% in Illinois - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
7.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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 76.9%
Hispanic or Latino 13.3%
African American 4.3%
Asian 2.9%
Two or More 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 76.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.8, Mokena Intermediate 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 Intermediate School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mokena Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mokena Jr High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mokena Intermediate 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
Similar elementary schools in Mokena
1 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 (~346 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mokena Intermediate School
How many students attend Mokena Intermediate School?
Mokena Intermediate School has 346 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Mokena, IL. CCD year-over-year: 327 (2022-23) → 336 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mokena Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mokena Intermediate School is 15:1, which is 7% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mokena Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at Mokena Intermediate School is White at 76.9% of enrollment, in Mokena, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mokena Intermediate School?
Mokena Intermediate School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 Intermediate School rank among public schools in Mokena?
By Resource Investment Index, Mokena Intermediate School ranks #1 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 Intermediate School, Mokena Sd 159 also operates Mokena Elem School (709 students) and Mokena Jr High School (502 students). See the Mokena Sd 159 district page for the complete list.