Enrollment
430
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hanover Park, IL
Ontarioville Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Ontarioville Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 171371001697
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ontarioville Elem School earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Illinois schools.
- #5 of 5
- schools in Hanover Park · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.2:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 430
- students enrolled
Ontarioville Elem School has class sizes larger than 88% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ontarioville Elem School ranks #5 of 5 schools in Hanover Park, IL.
School address
NCES ID 171371001697 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.2:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+23% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ontarioville Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ontarioville Elem School
Ontarioville Elem School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Hanover Park, Illinois, enrolling 430 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.2:1 is larger than about 88% of Illinois schools and 23% above the 14:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
With 430 students, its enrollment sits close to the Illinois median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 96% of the 3,845 Illinois schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (83% of enrollment) (diversity index 30/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 47.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Hanover Park's public schools, it stands alongside Greenbrook Elem School (466 students): Ontarioville Elem School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17.2:1 vs 11.1:1).
Sd U-46 also operates South Elgin High School (2,665 students) and Elgin High School (2,576 students) alongside Ontarioville Elem 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 Ontarioville Elem School compares
Ontarioville Elem 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 | 17.2:1 | ▲ 23% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 430 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
430
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 88% in Illinois - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
47.2%
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
$17,947
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: 0.2 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
Hispanic or Latino 83.0%
White 5.1%
Asian 4.7%
African American 4.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.9%
Two or More 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 83.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.4, Ontarioville Elem School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Sd U-46, which includes Ontarioville Elem School.
$17,947
Per student
+5%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 43.9%
State 48.7%
Federal 7.5%
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 Ontarioville Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Elgin High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Elgin High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Larkin High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bartlett High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Streamwood High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ontarioville Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,665
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 2,576
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 2,174
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 2,037
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 1,890
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar other schools in Hanover Park
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Greenbrook Elem School
Standard public school
466 students 11.1:1 students per teacher
Horizon Elem School
Standard public school
436 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
Laurel Hill Elem School
Standard public school
384 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Parkwood Elem School
Standard public school
342 students 18:1 students per teacher
Similar other 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 (~430 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Ontarioville Elem School
How many students attend Ontarioville Elem School?
Ontarioville Elem School has 430 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hanover Park, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ontarioville Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ontarioville Elem School is 17.2:1, which is 23% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ontarioville Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Ontarioville Elem School is Hispanic or Latino at 83.0% of enrollment, in Hanover Park, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ontarioville Elem School?
Ontarioville Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (lower 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 Ontarioville Elem School rank among schools in Hanover Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Ontarioville Elem School ranks #5 of 5 schools in Hanover Park, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Hanover Park on the city page.
Is Ontarioville Elem School a good school?
Ontarioville Elem School earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% 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 Sd U-46?
Besides Ontarioville Elem School, Sd U-46 also operates South Elgin High School (2,665 students), Elgin High School (2,576 students), and Larkin High School (2,174 students). See the Sd U-46 district page for the complete list.
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