Enrollment
359
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.9:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+28% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mt Zion Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mt Zion Elem School
Mt Zion Elem School is a mid-sized elementary school in Mount Zion, Illinois, enrolling 359 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.9:1 is larger than about 91% of Illinois schools and 28% above the 14:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
With 359 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 predominantly White (90% of enrollment) (diversity index 19/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 7.5% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Mt Zion Cusd 3 spends $11,647 per pupil, 32% below the Illinois average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Mount Zion's elementary schools, it stands alongside Mt Zion Intermediate School (557 students): Mt Zion Elem School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17.9:1 vs 17.4:1).
Mt Zion Cusd 3 also operates Mt Zion High School (762 students) and Mt Zion Intermediate School (557 students) alongside Mt Zion 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 Mt Zion Elem School compares
Mt Zion 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,647
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mt Zion Cusd 3, which includes Mt Zion Elem School.
$11,647
Per student
-32%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 45.6%
State 45.6%
Federal 8.8%
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 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
- 762
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- 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.
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 (~359 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.9:1)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Mt Zion Elem School a good school?
Mt Zion Elem School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% 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 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.
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