- Enrollment
- 890
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
North Jacksonville School shrank from 158 students in 2022-23 to 141 in 2023-24 (-10.8%).
Teacher FTE added 12.7 → 14.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-17 students YoY 172028002288 · Jacksonville, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
135 enr · 11.3:1 · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Jacksonville High School (890 students)
North Jacksonville School shrank from 158 students in 2022-23 to 141 in 2023-24 (-10.8%). Teacher FTE added 12.7 → 14.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
North Jacksonville School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jacksonville H
Jacksonville High School
890 students
- Jacksonville M
Jacksonville Middle School
680 students
- Eisenhower Ele 349
Eisenhower Elem School
349 students
- South Jacksonv 311
South Jacksonville Elem School
311 students
- Washington Ele 264
Washington Elem School
264 students
- This school 135
North Jacksonville School
135 students
What this shows North Jacksonville School reports 135 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Jacksonville School compares
North Jacksonville School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$15,969
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
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.
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
District finance for Jacksonville Sd 117 reports $15,969 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~135 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 158 (2022-23) → 141 (2023-24), down 17.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.