Enrollment
290
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bourbonnais, IL
Shabbona Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Shabbona Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 170675000353
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Shabbona Elem School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #6 of 6
- public schools in Bourbonnais · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.1:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 290
- students enrolled
Shabbona Elem School has class sizes larger than 80% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Shabbona Elem School ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Bourbonnais, IL.
School address
District: Bourbonnais Sd 53 · Illinois
NCES ID 170675000353 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.1:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+15% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Shabbona Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Shabbona Elem School
Shabbona Elem School is a mid-sized elementary school in Bourbonnais, Illinois, enrolling 290 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 290 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 (53%) and African American (22%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 64/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Bourbonnais Sd 53 spends $13,252 per pupil, 22% below the Illinois average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Bourbonnais's elementary schools, it stands alongside Liberty Intermediate School (714 students): Shabbona Elem School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16.1:1 vs 13.2:1).
Bourbonnais Sd 53 also operates Liberty Intermediate School (714 students) and Bourbonnais Upper Grade Center (484 students) alongside Shabbona 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 Shabbona Elem School compares
Shabbona 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 | 16.1:1 | ▲ 15% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 290 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
290
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 80% in Illinois - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
31.0%
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
$13,252
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
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 52.8%
African American 21.7%
Hispanic or Latino 14.8%
Two or More 9.3%
Asian 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 52.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.3, Shabbona Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bourbonnais Sd 53, which includes Shabbona Elem School.
$13,252
Per student
-22%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 47.8%
State 38.1%
Federal 14.1%
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 Shabbona Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty Intermediate School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bourbonnais Upper Grade Center | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Alan B Shepard Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Noel Levasseur Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Shabbona Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 714
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 484
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 483
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 305
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar elementary schools in Bourbonnais
1 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 (~290 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Shabbona Elem School
How many students attend Shabbona Elem School?
Shabbona Elem School has 290 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bourbonnais, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shabbona Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Shabbona Elem School is 16.1:1, which is 15% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Shabbona Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Shabbona Elem School is White at 52.8% of enrollment, in Bourbonnais, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Shabbona Elem School?
Shabbona Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (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 Shabbona Elem School rank among public schools in Bourbonnais?
By Resource Investment Index, Shabbona Elem School ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Bourbonnais, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Bourbonnais on the city page.
Is Shabbona Elem School a good school?
Shabbona Elem School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Bourbonnais Sd 53?
Besides Shabbona Elem School, Bourbonnais Sd 53 also operates Liberty Intermediate School (714 students), Bourbonnais Upper Grade Center (484 students), and Alan B Shepard Elem School (483 students). See the Bourbonnais Sd 53 district page for the complete list.
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