- Enrollment
- 1,161
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Sycamore, IL
North Grove Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for North Grove Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 173846006074
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Grove Elementary School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of Illinois schools.
- #1 of 4
- elementary schools in Sycamore · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.4:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 377
- students enrolled
North Grove Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 78% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Grove Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Sycamore, IL.
School address
District: Sycamore Cusd 427 · Illinois
NCES ID 173846006074 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD universe card
School universe 173846006074 · Sycamore, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
377 enr · 11.4:1 · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Sycamore High School (1,161 students)
Resource Investment Index #1 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 Grove 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
- This school 377
North Grove Elementary School
377 students
- North Elementa 309
North Elementary School
309 students
- Southeast Elem 300
Southeast Elem School
300 students
What this shows North Grove Elementary School reports 377 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Grove Elementary School compares
North Grove 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 | 11.4:1 | ▼ 19% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 377 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.4:1
Leaner classes than 80% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
377
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
11.4:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 22% in Illinois - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
15.9%
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 + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 84.4%
Two or More 5.3%
Hispanic or Latino 4.5%
Asian 3.2%
African American 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 84.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.1, North Grove 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 Grove 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 Grove 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Prairie Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southeast Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Grove 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
- 309
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- 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 (~377 students)
Frequently asked questions about North Grove Elementary School
How many students attend North Grove Elementary School?
North Grove Elementary School has 377 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Sycamore, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Grove Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Grove Elementary School is 11.4:1, which is 19% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 27% 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 Grove Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at North Grove Elementary School is White at 84.4% of enrollment, in Sycamore, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Grove Elementary School?
North Grove Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Grove Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Sycamore?
By Resource Investment Index, North Grove Elementary School ranks #1 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 Grove 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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