Enrollment
309
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 173846003919
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 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 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #4 of 4
- elementary schools in Sycamore · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 309
- students enrolled
North Elementary School has class sizes near the Illinois median. 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.8:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Elementary School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at North Elementary School
North Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Sycamore, Illinois, enrolling 309 students.
At 13.8:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Illinois median, within a few percentage points of the 14:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
With 309 students, its enrollment sits close to the Illinois median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by White (80%) and Hispanic or Latino (8%) (diversity index 35/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.1% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Sycamore's elementary schools, it stands alongside North Grove Elementary School (377 students): North Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.8:1 vs 14.2:1).
Sycamore Cusd 427 also operates Sycamore High School (1,161 students) and Sycamore Middle School (847 students) alongside North Elementary 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 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 | 13.8:1 | ▼ 1% | 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
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 61% 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
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 53% in Illinois - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$19,156
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
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.
Overview
Enrollment 309 Top 62% in Illinois - larger than 38% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 19.0
Students per teacher 13.8:1 -1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 173846003919
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 & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 18.1%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 2
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Sycamore Cusd 427, which includes North Elementary School.
$19,156
Per student
+12%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 59.3%
State 36.1%
Federal 4.6%
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 Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sycamore High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sycamore Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Prairie Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Grove Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Southeast Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar 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
- 1,161
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 847
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 456
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 377
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 300
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar elementary schools in Sycamore
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Next steps
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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 13.8:1, which is 1% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 12% 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 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 43/100 (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 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.
Is North Elementary School a good school?
North Elementary School earns 43/100 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 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.