- Enrollment
- 1,161
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Sycamore, IL
North Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for North Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 173846003919
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Elementary School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Illinois schools.
- #4 of 4
- elementary schools in Sycamore · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.3:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 309
- students enrolled
North Elementary School has class sizes larger than 82% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Sycamore, IL.
School address
District: Sycamore Cusd 427 · Illinois
NCES ID 173846003919 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD universe card
School universe 173846003919 · Sycamore, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
309 enr · 16.3:1 · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Sycamore High School (1,161 students)
Resource Investment Index #4 of 4 elementary schools in Sycamore. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
North Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sycamore High
Sycamore High School
1,161 students
- Sycamore Middl
Sycamore Middle School
847 students
- South Prairie 456
South Prairie Elementary School
456 students
- North Grove El 377
North Grove Elementary School
377 students
- This school 309
North Elementary School
309 students
- Southeast Elem 300
Southeast Elem School
300 students
What this shows North Elementary School reports 309 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Elementary School compares
North Elementary 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 | 16.3:1 | ▲ 16% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 309 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
309
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 82% in Illinois - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
18.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$17,897
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
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
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 79.9%
Hispanic or Latino 8.4%
Two or More 5.5%
African American 3.6%
Asian 2.6%
Largest group: White at 79.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.0, North Elementary School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Sycamore Cusd 427, which includes North Elementary School.
$17,897
Per student
-2%
vs Illinois
Avg $18,196
+1%
vs U.S.
Avg $17,658
Revenue mix
Local 59.3%
State 36.1%
Federal 4.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2022-23 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How North Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sycamore High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sycamore Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Prairie Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Grove Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Southeast Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 847
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 456
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 377
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 300
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar elementary schools in Sycamore
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~309 students)
Frequently asked questions about North Elementary School
How many students attend North Elementary School?
North Elementary School has 309 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Sycamore, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Elementary School is 16.3:1, which is 16% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at North Elementary School is White at 79.9% of enrollment, in Sycamore, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Elementary School?
North Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does North Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Sycamore?
By Resource Investment Index, North Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Sycamore, 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 Sycamore on the city page.
What other schools are in Sycamore Cusd 427?
Besides North Elementary School, Sycamore Cusd 427 also operates Sycamore High School (1,161 students), Sycamore Middle School (847 students), and South Prairie Elementary School (456 students). See the Sycamore Cusd 427 district page for the complete list.
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