- Enrollment
- 314
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Nokomis, IL
North Elem School
Federal NCES profile for North Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 172856002992
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 84
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Elem School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 287
- students enrolled
North Elem School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Nokomis Cusd 22 · Illinois
NCES ID 172856002992 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
North Elem School held near 282 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 20.1 → 20.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 172856002992 · Nokomis, IL Other · SMALL · TRAD
287 enr · 14.3:1 · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Nokomis Jr/Sr High Sch (314 students)
North Elem School held near 282 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 20.1 → 20.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
How North Elem School compares
North 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 | 14.3:1 | ▲ 2% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 287 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
287
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 61% in Illinois - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
6.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$14,757
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 287 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 96.2%
Hispanic or Latino 2.4%
Two or More 1.0%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 96.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 7.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 7.4, North Elem School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Nokomis Cusd 22 reports $14,757 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How North Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nokomis Jr/Sr High Sch | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Similar other schools in Nokomis
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~287 students)
Frequently asked questions about North Elem School
How many students attend North Elem School?
North Elem School has 287 students enrolled. It is a public school in Nokomis, IL. CCD year-over-year: 284 (2022-23) → 282 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Elem School is 14.3:1, which is 2% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Elem School?
The largest demographic group at North Elem School is White at 96.2% of enrollment, in Nokomis, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Elem School?
North Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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).
What other schools are in Nokomis Cusd 22?
Besides North Elem School, Nokomis Cusd 22 also operates Nokomis Jr/Sr High Sch (314 students). See the Nokomis Cusd 22 district page for the complete list.