Enrollment
135
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Jacksonville, IL
North Jacksonville School
Federal NCES profile for North Jacksonville School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 172028002288
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 20
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Jacksonville School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Illinois schools.
- #3 of 4
- elementary schools in Jacksonville · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.3:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 135
- students enrolled
North Jacksonville School has class sizes smaller than 79% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Jacksonville School ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Jacksonville, IL.
School address
District: Jacksonville Sd 117 · Illinois
NCES ID 172028002288 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
12.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.3:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-19% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Jacksonville School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at North Jacksonville School
North Jacksonville School is a small elementary school in Jacksonville, Illinois, enrolling 135 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 91% of Illinois schools, with 135 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by White (77%) and Two or More (12%) (diversity index 39/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Jacksonville's elementary schools, it stands alongside Eisenhower Elem School (349 students): North Jacksonville School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (11.3:1 vs 19.4:1).
Jacksonville Sd 117 also operates Jacksonville High School (890 students) and Jacksonville Middle School (680 students) alongside North Jacksonville 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 Jacksonville School compares
North Jacksonville 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 | 11.3:1 | ▼ 19% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 135 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.3:1
Leaner classes than 81% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
135
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
11.3:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 21% in Illinois - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
31.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,527
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 77.0%
Two or More 11.9%
African American 7.4%
Hispanic or Latino 3.7%
Largest group: White at 77.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.6, North Jacksonville School is about as mixed as the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Jacksonville Sd 117, which includes North Jacksonville School.
$14,527
Per student
-15%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.5%
State 46.4%
Federal 14.1%
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 Jacksonville School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jacksonville Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eisenhower Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Jacksonville Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Jacksonville School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 890
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 680
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 349
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 311
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 264
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar elementary schools in Jacksonville
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Illinois, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~135 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about North Jacksonville School
How many students attend North Jacksonville School?
North Jacksonville School has 135 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Jacksonville, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Jacksonville School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Jacksonville School is 11.3:1, which is 19% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 28% 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 Jacksonville School?
The largest demographic group at North Jacksonville School is White at 77.0% of enrollment, in Jacksonville, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Jacksonville School?
North Jacksonville School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Jacksonville School rank among elementary schools in Jacksonville?
By Resource Investment Index, North Jacksonville School ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Jacksonville, 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 Jacksonville on the city page.
Is North Jacksonville School a good school?
North Jacksonville School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Illinois schools. 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 Jacksonville Sd 117?
Besides North Jacksonville School, Jacksonville Sd 117 also operates Jacksonville High School (890 students), Jacksonville Middle School (680 students), and Eisenhower Elem School (349 students). See the Jacksonville Sd 117 district page for the complete list.
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