Enrollment
377
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 173846006074
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 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 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #2 of 4
- elementary schools in Sycamore · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 377
- students enrolled
North Grove Elementary School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Grove Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Sycamore, IL.
School address
District: Sycamore Cusd 427 · Illinois
NCES ID 173846006074 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.2:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Grove Elementary School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at North Grove Elementary School
North Grove Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Sycamore, Illinois, enrolling 377 students.
At 14.2:1, 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 377 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 predominantly White (84% of enrollment) (diversity index 28/100).
15.9% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Sycamore's elementary schools, it stands alongside North Elementary School (309 students): North Grove Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.2:1 vs 13.8:1).
Sycamore Cusd 427 also operates Sycamore High School (1,161 students) and Sycamore Middle School (847 students) alongside North Grove 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 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 | 14.2:1 | ▲ 1% | 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
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
377
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 59% in Illinois - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.9%
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 + 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.
Overview
Enrollment 377 Top 49% in Illinois - larger than 51% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 33.0
Students per teacher 14.2:1 +1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 173846006074
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 & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 15.9%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Sycamore Cusd 427, which includes North Grove 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 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Prairie Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| North 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 Grove 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
- 309
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- 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 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 14.2:1, which is 1% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
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 44/100 (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 Grove Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Sycamore?
By Resource Investment Index, North Grove Elementary School ranks #2 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 Grove Elementary School a good school?
North Grove Elementary School earns 44/100 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 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.