Enrollment
346
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+7% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mokena Intermediate School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mokena Intermediate School
Mokena Intermediate School is a mid-sized elementary school in Mokena, Illinois, enrolling 346 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15:1 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 346 students, its enrollment sits close to the Illinois median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by White (77%) and Hispanic or Latino (13%) (diversity index 39/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 7.8% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Mokena's elementary schools, it stands alongside Arbury Hills Elem School (164 students): Mokena Intermediate School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15:1 vs 10.3:1).
Mokena Sd 159 also operates Mokena Elem School (709 students) and Mokena Jr High School (502 students) alongside Mokena 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 Mokena Intermediate School compares
Mokena 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 | 15:1 | ▲ 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 (what these measure)
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
$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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mokena Sd 159, which includes Mokena Intermediate 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 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
- 709
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- 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.
Similar elementary 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 (~346 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Mokena on the city page.
Is Mokena Intermediate School a good school?
Mokena Intermediate School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% 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 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.
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