- Enrollment
- 1,919
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cicero, IL
Sherlock Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Sherlock Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 171020001242
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sherlock Elem School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Illinois schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #6 of 7
- schools in Cicero · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.1:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 583
- students enrolled
Sherlock Elem School has class sizes larger than 87% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sherlock Elem School ranks #6 of 7 schools in Cicero, IL.
School address
NCES CCD universe card
School universe 171020001242 · Cicero, IL Other · MID · TRAD
583 enr · 17.1:1 · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: Unity Jr High School (1,919 students)
Resource Investment Index #6 of 7 schools in Cicero. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Sherlock Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Unity Jr High
Unity Jr High School
1,919 students
- Abe Lincoln El 717
Abe Lincoln Elem School
717 students
- Warren Park Sc 695
Warren Park School
695 students
- Woodrow Wilson 622
Woodrow Wilson Elem School
622 students
- This school 583
Sherlock Elem School
583 students
- Cicero West El 557
Cicero West Elementary School
557 students
What this shows Sherlock Elem School reports 583 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sherlock Elem School compares
Sherlock 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 | 17.1:1 | ▲ 22% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 583 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
583
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 87% in Illinois - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
41.2%
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
$23,162
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
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 + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 97.3%
White 1.4%
African American 1.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 97.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 5.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 5.3, Sherlock Elem School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cicero Sd 99, which includes Sherlock Elem School.
$23,162
Per student
+27%
vs Illinois
Avg $18,196
+31%
vs U.S.
Avg $17,658
Revenue mix
Local 18.7%
State 68.1%
Federal 13.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2022-23 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Sherlock Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unity Jr High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Abe Lincoln Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Warren Park School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Woodrow Wilson Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cicero West Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sherlock Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 717
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 695
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 622
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 557
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Similar other schools in Cicero
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Abe Lincoln Elem School
Standard public school
717 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
Warren Park School
Standard public school
695 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Cicero West Elementary School
Standard public school
557 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Columbus West Elementary School
Standard public school
534 students 12.1:1 students per teacher
Goodwin Elementary School
Standard public school
502 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
District 99 Early Childhood Ctr
Standard public school
232 students 38.7:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~583 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sherlock Elem School
How many students attend Sherlock Elem School?
Sherlock Elem School has 583 students enrolled. It is a public school in Cicero, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sherlock Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sherlock Elem School is 17.1:1, which is 22% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 9% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sherlock Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Sherlock Elem School is Hispanic or Latino at 97.3% of enrollment, in Cicero, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sherlock Elem School?
Sherlock Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Sherlock Elem School rank among schools in Cicero?
By Resource Investment Index, Sherlock Elem School ranks #6 of 7 schools in Cicero, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Cicero on the city page.
What other schools are in Cicero Sd 99?
Besides Sherlock Elem School, Cicero Sd 99 also operates Unity Jr High School (1,919 students), Abe Lincoln Elem School (717 students), and Warren Park School (695 students). See the Cicero Sd 99 district page for the complete list.
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