Enrollment
583
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 171020001242
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 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 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Illinois schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #6 of 7
- schools in Cicero · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.2:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 583
- students enrolled
Sherlock Elem School has class sizes larger than 83% 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
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.2:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+16% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Sherlock Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Sherlock Elem School
Sherlock Elem School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Cicero, Illinois, enrolling 583 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 583 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 93% of the 3,845 Illinois schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (97% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 5/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 41.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Cicero Sd 99 spends $20,733 per pupil, 22% above the Illinois average, a better-resourced district than most.
Among Cicero's public schools, it stands alongside Abe Lincoln Elem School (717 students): Sherlock Elem School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16.2:1 vs 13.6:1).
Cicero Sd 99 also operates Unity Jr High School (1,919 students) and Abe Lincoln Elem School (717 students) alongside Sherlock 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 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 | 16.2:1 | ▲ 16% | 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
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
583
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 83% in Illinois - lower ratio than 17% 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
$20,733
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 + 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.
Overview
Enrollment 583 Top 22% in Illinois - larger than 78% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 34.0
Students per teacher 16.2:1 +16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 171020001242
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 & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 41.2%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 6
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cicero Sd 99, which includes Sherlock Elem School.
$20,733
Per student
+22%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 18.7%
State 68.1%
Federal 13.3%
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 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Woodrow Wilson Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher 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
- 1,919
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 717
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 695
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 622
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 557
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Similar other schools in Cicero
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Abe Lincoln Elem School
Standard public school
717 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
Warren Park School
Standard public school
695 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Cicero West Elementary School
Standard public school
557 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
Columbus West Elementary School
Standard public school
534 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
Goodwin Elementary School
Standard public school
502 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
District 99 Early Childhood Ctr
Standard public school
232 students 27.2:1 students per teacher
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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 16.2:1, which is 16% 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 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 22/100 (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 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.
Is Sherlock Elem School a good school?
Sherlock Elem School earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Illinois schools. It is also less 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 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.