Enrollment
305
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bourbonnais, IL
Noel Levasseur Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Noel Levasseur Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 170675004371
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Noel Levasseur Elem School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Bourbonnais · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.5:1
- students per teacher
- 305
- students enrolled
Noel Levasseur Elem School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Noel Levasseur Elem School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Bourbonnais, IL.
School address
District: Bourbonnais Sd 53 · Illinois
NCES ID 170675004371 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.5:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Noel Levasseur Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Noel Levasseur Elem School
Noel Levasseur Elem School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Bourbonnais, Illinois, enrolling 305 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 305 students, its enrollment sits close to the Illinois median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by White (64%) and Hispanic or Latino (14%) (diversity index 55/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Bourbonnais Sd 53 spends $13,252 per pupil, 22% below the Illinois average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Bourbonnais's public schools, it stands alongside Alan B Shepard Elem School (483 students): Noel Levasseur Elem School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.5:1 vs 15.1:1).
Bourbonnais Sd 53 also operates Liberty Intermediate School (714 students) and Bourbonnais Upper Grade Center (484 students) alongside Noel Levasseur 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 Noel Levasseur Elem School compares
Noel Levasseur 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 | 14.5:1 | ▲ 4% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 305 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
305
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 63% in Illinois - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
29.2%
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
$13,252
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 64.3%
Hispanic or Latino 14.1%
African American 10.8%
Two or More 7.9%
Asian 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 64.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.8, Noel Levasseur Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bourbonnais Sd 53, which includes Noel Levasseur Elem School.
$13,252
Per student
-22%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 47.8%
State 38.1%
Federal 14.1%
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 Noel Levasseur Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty Intermediate School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bourbonnais Upper Grade Center | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Alan B Shepard Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Shabbona Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Noel Levasseur Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 714
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 484
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 483
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 290
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Similar other schools in Bourbonnais
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other 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 (~305 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Noel Levasseur Elem School
How many students attend Noel Levasseur Elem School?
Noel Levasseur Elem School has 305 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bourbonnais, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Noel Levasseur Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Noel Levasseur Elem School is 14.5:1, which is 4% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Noel Levasseur Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Noel Levasseur Elem School is White at 64.3% of enrollment, in Bourbonnais, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Noel Levasseur Elem School?
Noel Levasseur Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Noel Levasseur Elem School rank among schools in Bourbonnais?
By Resource Investment Index, Noel Levasseur Elem School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Bourbonnais, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Bourbonnais on the city page.
Is Noel Levasseur Elem School a good school?
Noel Levasseur Elem School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. 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 Bourbonnais Sd 53?
Besides Noel Levasseur Elem School, Bourbonnais Sd 53 also operates Liberty Intermediate School (714 students), Bourbonnais Upper Grade Center (484 students), and Alan B Shepard Elem School (483 students). See the Bourbonnais Sd 53 district page for the complete list.
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