- Enrollment
- 516
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Richton Park, IL
Sauk Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Sauk Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 172502002720
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 10
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sauk Elem School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Richton Park · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.8:1
- students per teacher
- 281
- students enrolled
Sauk Elem School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sauk Elem School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Richton Park, IL.
School address
District: Matteson Esd 162 · Illinois
NCES ID 172502002720 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Sauk Elem School held near 282 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 23.0 → 24.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 172502002720 · Richton Park, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
281 enr · 12.8:1 · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Arcadia Elem School (516 students)
Sauk Elem School held near 282 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 23.0 → 24.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Sauk Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Arcadia Elem S
Arcadia Elem School
516 students
- O W Huth Middl
O W Huth Middle School
421 students
- Matteson Elem
Matteson Elem School
420 students
- Illinois Schoo
Illinois School
391 students
- This school
Sauk Elem School
281 students
- Indiana Elem S
Indiana Elem School
215 students
What this shows Sauk Elem School reports 281 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sauk Elem School compares
Sauk Elem School 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 | 12.8:1 | ▼ 9% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 281 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
281
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 39% in Illinois - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
35.9%
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
$19,449
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 281 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 85.4%
Hispanic or Latino 8.2%
Two or More 3.6%
White 2.5%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 85.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.2, Sauk Elem School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Matteson Esd 162 reports $19,449 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sauk Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arcadia Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| O W Huth Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Matteson Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Illinois School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Indiana Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sauk Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 421
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 420
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 391
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 215
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar elementary schools in Richton Park
1 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 (~281 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sauk Elem School
How many students attend Sauk Elem School?
Sauk Elem School has 281 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Richton Park, IL. CCD year-over-year: 280 (2022-23) → 282 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sauk Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sauk Elem School is 12.8:1, which is 9% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 18% 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 Sauk Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Sauk Elem School is African American at 85.4% of enrollment, in Richton Park, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sauk Elem School?
Sauk Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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).
How does Sauk Elem School rank among public schools in Richton Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Sauk Elem School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Richton Park, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Matteson Esd 162?
Besides Sauk Elem School, Matteson Esd 162 also operates Arcadia Elem School (516 students), O W Huth Middle School (421 students), and Matteson Elem School (420 students). See the Matteson Esd 162 district page for the complete list.