- Enrollment
- 361
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Virden, IL
North Mac Elementary
Federal NCES profile for North Mac Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 170140306109
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Mac Elementary earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.9:1
- students per teacher
- 342
- students enrolled
North Mac Elementary has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: North Mac Cusd 34 · Illinois
NCES ID 170140306109 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
North Mac Elementary held near 343 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 23.5 → 23.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 170140306109 · Virden, IL Other · SMALL · TRAD
342 enr · 14.9:1 · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: North Mac High School (361 students)
North Mac Elementary held near 343 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 23.5 → 23.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
North Mac Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Mac High
North Mac High School
361 students
- This school
North Mac Elementary
342 students
- North Mac Midd
North Mac Middle School
228 students
- North Mac Inte
North Mac Intermediate
224 students
What this shows North Mac Elementary reports 342 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Mac Elementary compares
North Mac Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.9:1 | ▲ 6% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 342 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
342
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 68% in Illinois - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$15,553
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 342 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 88.9%
Two or More 6.7%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%
African American 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 88.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.4, North Mac Elementary is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for North Mac Cusd 34 reports $15,553 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How North Mac Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Mac High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Mac Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Mac Intermediate | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Mac Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 228
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 224
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Nationwide other 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 (~342 students)
Frequently asked questions about North Mac Elementary
How many students attend North Mac Elementary?
North Mac Elementary has 342 students enrolled. It is a public school in Virden, IL. CCD year-over-year: 349 (2022-23) → 343 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Mac Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at North Mac Elementary is 14.9:1, which is 6% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Mac Elementary?
The largest demographic group at North Mac Elementary is White at 88.9% of enrollment, in Virden, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Mac Elementary?
North Mac Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in North Mac Cusd 34?
Besides North Mac Elementary, North Mac Cusd 34 also operates North Mac High School (361 students), North Mac Middle School (228 students), and North Mac Intermediate (224 students). See the North Mac Cusd 34 district page for the complete list.