- Enrollment
- 762
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Mount Zion, IL
Mt Zion Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Mt Zion Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 172739002909
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 81
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mt Zion Elem School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Illinois schools.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Mount Zion · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.9:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 359
- students enrolled
Mt Zion Elem School has class sizes larger than 91% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mt Zion Elem School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Mount Zion, IL.
School address
District: Mt Zion Cusd 3 · Illinois
NCES ID 172739002909 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
Mt Zion Elem School grew from 329 students in 2022-23 to 347 in 2023-24 (+5.5%).
Teacher FTE added 20.0 → 20.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+18 students YoY 172739002909 · Mount Zion, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
359 enr · 17.9:1 · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Mt Zion High School (762 students)
Mt Zion Elem School grew from 329 students in 2022-23 to 347 in 2023-24 (+5.5%). Teacher FTE added 20.0 → 20.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Mt Zion Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mt Zion High S
Mt Zion High School
762 students
- Mt Zion Interm
Mt Zion Intermediate School
557 students
- Mt Zion Jr Hig
Mt Zion Jr High School
378 students
- Mcgaughey Elem
Mcgaughey Elem School
371 students
- This school
Mt Zion Elem School
359 students
What this shows Mt Zion Elem School reports 359 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mt Zion Elem School compares
Mt Zion Elem School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.9:1 | ▲ 28% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 359 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.9:1
Leaner classes than 25% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
359
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
17.9:1
students per teacher
- 28% above state mean
Top 91% in Illinois - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
7.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,713
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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 89.7%
Two or More 6.4%
Hispanic or Latino 1.9%
African American 1.4%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 89.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.1, Mt Zion Elem School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Mt Zion Cusd 3 reports $13,713 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mt Zion Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mt Zion High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mt Zion Intermediate School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mt Zion Jr High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mcgaughey Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mt Zion Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 557
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 378
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 371
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar elementary schools in Mount Zion
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 (~359 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mt Zion Elem School
How many students attend Mt Zion Elem School?
Mt Zion Elem School has 359 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Mount Zion, IL. CCD year-over-year: 329 (2022-23) → 347 (2023-24), up 18.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mt Zion Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mt Zion Elem School is 17.9:1, which is 28% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 14% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mt Zion Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Mt Zion Elem School is White at 89.7% of enrollment, in Mount Zion, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mt Zion Elem School?
Mt Zion Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Mt Zion Elem School rank among public schools in Mount Zion?
By Resource Investment Index, Mt Zion Elem School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Mount Zion, 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 Mount Zion on the city page.
What other schools are in Mt Zion Cusd 3?
Besides Mt Zion Elem School, Mt Zion Cusd 3 also operates Mt Zion High School (762 students), Mt Zion Intermediate School (557 students), and Mt Zion Jr High School (378 students). See the Mt Zion Cusd 3 district page for the complete list.