Enrollment
291
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Homer Glen, IL
Reed Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Reed Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 172373001035
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 83
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Reed Elem School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of Illinois schools.
- #1 of 5
- elementary schools in Homer Glen · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.8:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 291
- students enrolled
Reed Elem School has class sizes smaller than 84% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Reed Elem School ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in Homer Glen, IL.
School address
District: Will County Sd 92 · Illinois
NCES ID 172373001035 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.8:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-23% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Reed Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Reed Elem School
Reed Elem School is a mid-sized elementary school in Homer Glen, Illinois, enrolling 291 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 10.8:1 puts it in the smaller third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 291 students, its enrollment sits close to the Illinois median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 91% of the 3,845 Illinois schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Its student body is led by White (77%) and Hispanic or Latino (18%) (diversity index 37/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 6.9% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Will County Sd 92 spends $23,569 per pupil, 38% above the Illinois average, a better-resourced district than most.
Among Homer Glen's elementary schools, it stands alongside Hadley Middle School (834 students): Reed Elem School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (10.8:1 vs 12.8:1).
Will County Sd 92 also operates Oak Prairie Jr High School (460 students) and Walsh Elem School (363 students) alongside Reed 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 Reed Elem School compares
Reed 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 | 10.8:1 | ▼ 23% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 291 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.8:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
291
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
10.8:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 16% in Illinois - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
6.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$23,569
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially 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 + 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.
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%
Hispanic or Latino 17.5%
Two or More 4.5%
African American 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 77.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.4, Reed Elem School is about as mixed as the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Will County Sd 92, which includes Reed Elem School.
$23,569
Per student
+38%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+42%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 74.0%
State 24.0%
Federal 2.0%
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 Reed Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Prairie Jr High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Walsh Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ludwig Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Reed Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 460
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 363
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 321
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar elementary schools in Homer Glen
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Hadley Middle School
Standard public school
834 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
Luther J Schilling School
Standard public school
587 students 12.2:1 students per teacher
William E Young School
Standard public school
452 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Goodings Grove School
Standard public school
409 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
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 (~291 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.8:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Reed Elem School
How many students attend Reed Elem School?
Reed Elem School has 291 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Homer Glen, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Reed Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Reed Elem School is 10.8:1, which is 23% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 31% 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 Reed Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Reed Elem School is White at 77.0% of enrollment, in Homer Glen, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Reed Elem School?
Reed Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher 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 Reed Elem School rank among elementary schools in Homer Glen?
By Resource Investment Index, Reed Elem School ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in Homer Glen, 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 Homer Glen on the city page.
Is Reed Elem School a good school?
Reed Elem School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% 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 Will County Sd 92?
Besides Reed Elem School, Will County Sd 92 also operates Oak Prairie Jr High School (460 students), Walsh Elem School (363 students), and Ludwig Elem School (321 students). See the Will County Sd 92 district page for the complete list.
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