- Enrollment
- 108
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mulberry Grove, IL
Mulberry Grove Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Mulberry Grove Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 172745004755
👥 S:T ratio 66
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 73
📋 Attendance 24
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mulberry Grove Elem School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of Illinois schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Mulberry Grove · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 8.4:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 135
- students enrolled
Mulberry Grove Elem School has class sizes smaller than 97% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mulberry Grove Elem School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Mulberry Grove, IL.
School address
District: Mulberry Grove Cusd 1 · Illinois
NCES ID 172745004755 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Mulberry Grove Elem School held near 159 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 16.8 → 15.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 172745004755 · Mulberry Grove, IL Other · SMALL · TRAD
135 enr · 8.4:1 · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Mulberry Grove Sr High School (108 students)
Mulberry Grove Elem School held near 159 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 16.8 → 15.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Mulberry Grove Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Mulberry Grove Elem School
135 students
- Mulberry Grove
Mulberry Grove Sr High School
108 students
- Mulberry Grove
Mulberry Grove Jr High School
59 students
What this shows Mulberry Grove Elem School reports 135 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mulberry Grove Elem School compares
Mulberry Grove Elem 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 | 8.4:1 | ▼ 40% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 135 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.4:1
Leaner classes than 94% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
135
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
8.4:1
students per teacher
- 40% below state mean
Top 3% in Illinois - lower ratio than 97% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
30.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,621
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 135 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 85.2%
Two or More 9.6%
Hispanic or Latino 3.7%
African American 1.5%
Largest group: White at 85.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.3, Mulberry Grove Elem School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Mulberry Grove Cusd 1 reports $14,621 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mulberry Grove Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mulberry Grove Sr High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mulberry Grove Jr High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mulberry Grove Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 59
- Students per teacher
- 8.4:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Nationwide other 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 (~135 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mulberry Grove Elem School
How many students attend Mulberry Grove Elem School?
Mulberry Grove Elem School has 135 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mulberry Grove, IL. CCD year-over-year: 165 (2022-23) → 159 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mulberry Grove Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mulberry Grove Elem School is 8.4:1, which is 40% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 46% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mulberry Grove Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Mulberry Grove Elem School is White at 85.2% of enrollment, in Mulberry Grove, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mulberry Grove Elem School?
Mulberry Grove Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mulberry Grove Elem School rank among public schools in Mulberry Grove?
By Resource Investment Index, Mulberry Grove Elem School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Mulberry Grove, 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 Mulberry Grove Cusd 1?
Besides Mulberry Grove Elem School, Mulberry Grove Cusd 1 also operates Mulberry Grove Sr High School (108 students) and Mulberry Grove Jr High School (59 students). See the Mulberry Grove Cusd 1 district page for the complete list.