Enrollment
251
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Poplar Grove, IL
Poplar Grove Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Poplar Grove Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 172870003014
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Poplar Grove Elem School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of Illinois schools.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Poplar Grove · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.4:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 251
- students enrolled
Poplar Grove Elem School has class sizes smaller than 78% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Poplar Grove Elem School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Poplar Grove, IL.
School address
District: North Boone Cusd 200 · Illinois
NCES ID 172870003014 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.4:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-19% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Poplar Grove Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Poplar Grove Elem School
Poplar Grove Elem School is a mid-sized elementary school in Poplar Grove, Illinois, enrolling 251 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 251 puts it in the smaller third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by White (69%) and Hispanic or Latino (27%) (diversity index 46/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Poplar Grove's elementary schools, it stands alongside North Boone Upper Elem Sch (192 students): Poplar Grove Elem School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (11.4:1 vs 10.7:1).
North Boone Cusd 200 also operates North Boone High School (496 students) and North Boone Middle School (233 students) alongside Poplar Grove 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 Poplar Grove Elem School compares
Poplar Grove 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 | 11.4:1 | ▼ 19% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 251 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.4:1
Leaner classes than 80% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
251
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
11.4:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 22% in Illinois - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
33.1%
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
$16,276
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 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 68.5%
Hispanic or Latino 27.1%
Two or More 3.2%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 68.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.6, Poplar Grove Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for North Boone Cusd 200, which includes Poplar Grove Elem School.
$16,276
Per student
-4%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-2%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 44.9%
State 49.4%
Federal 5.6%
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 Poplar Grove Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Boone High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Boone Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Boone Upper Elem Sch | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Capron Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Manchester Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Poplar Grove Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 496
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 233
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 192
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 162
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 136
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar elementary schools in Poplar Grove
2 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 (~251 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Poplar Grove Elem School
How many students attend Poplar Grove Elem School?
Poplar Grove Elem School has 251 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Poplar Grove, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Poplar Grove Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Poplar Grove Elem School is 11.4:1, which is 19% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 27% 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 Poplar Grove Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Poplar Grove Elem School is White at 68.5% of enrollment, in Poplar Grove, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Poplar Grove Elem School?
Poplar Grove Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Poplar Grove Elem School rank among elementary schools in Poplar Grove?
By Resource Investment Index, Poplar Grove Elem School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Poplar Grove, 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 Poplar Grove on the city page.
Is Poplar Grove Elem School a good school?
Poplar Grove Elem School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% 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 North Boone Cusd 200?
Besides Poplar Grove Elem School, North Boone Cusd 200 also operates North Boone High School (496 students), North Boone Middle School (233 students), and North Boone Upper Elem Sch (192 students). See the North Boone Cusd 200 district page for the complete list.
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