Enrollment
192
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Poplar Grove, IL
North Boone Upper Elem Sch
Federal NCES profile for North Boone Upper Elem Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 172870001115
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Boone Upper Elem Sch earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 85% of Illinois schools.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Poplar Grove · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 10.7:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 192
- students enrolled
North Boone Upper Elem Sch has class sizes smaller than 85% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Boone Upper Elem Sch ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Poplar Grove, IL.
School address
District: North Boone Cusd 200 · Illinois
NCES ID 172870001115 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.7:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Boone Upper Elem Sch compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at North Boone Upper Elem Sch
North Boone Upper Elem Sch is a mid-sized elementary school in Poplar Grove, Illinois, enrolling 192 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 10.7:1, North Boone Upper Elem Sch is leaner than roughly 85% of Illinois schools and 24% under the state's 14:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Enrollment of 192 puts it in the smaller third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by White (67%) and Hispanic or Latino (28%) (diversity index 47/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 43.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 45 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 192 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Poplar Grove's elementary schools, it stands alongside Poplar Grove Elem School (251 students): North Boone Upper Elem Sch is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (10.7:1 vs 11.4:1).
North Boone Cusd 200 also operates North Boone High School (496 students) and Poplar Grove Elem School (251 students) alongside North Boone Upper Elem Sch.
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 North Boone Upper Elem Sch compares
North Boone Upper Elem Sch on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.7:1 | ▼ 24% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 192 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.7:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
192
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
10.7:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 15% in Illinois - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
43.8%
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
$16,276
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
28
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.4 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 67.2%
Hispanic or Latino 28.1%
Two or More 4.7%
Largest group: White at 67.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.7, North Boone Upper Elem Sch is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for North Boone Cusd 200, which includes North Boone Upper Elem Sch.
$16,276
Per student
-4%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-2%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 44.9%
State 49.4%
Federal 5.6%
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 North Boone Upper Elem Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Boone High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Poplar Grove Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Boone Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Capron Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Manchester Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Boone Upper Elem Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 496
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 251
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 233
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 162
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 136
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar elementary schools in Poplar Grove
2 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 (~192 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about North Boone Upper Elem Sch
How many students attend North Boone Upper Elem Sch?
North Boone Upper Elem Sch has 192 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Poplar Grove, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Boone Upper Elem Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at North Boone Upper Elem Sch is 10.7:1, which is 24% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 32% 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 North Boone Upper Elem Sch?
The largest demographic group at North Boone Upper Elem Sch is White at 67.2% of enrollment, in Poplar Grove, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Boone Upper Elem Sch?
North Boone Upper Elem Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower 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 North Boone Upper Elem Sch rank among elementary schools in Poplar Grove?
By Resource Investment Index, North Boone Upper Elem Sch ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Poplar Grove, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Poplar Grove on the city page.
Is North Boone Upper Elem Sch a good school?
North Boone Upper Elem Sch earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 85% 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 North Boone Cusd 200?
Besides North Boone Upper Elem Sch, North Boone Cusd 200 also operates North Boone High School (496 students), Poplar Grove Elem School (251 students), and North Boone Middle School (233 students). See the North Boone Cusd 200 district page for the complete list.
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