- Enrollment
- 890
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · South Jacksonville, IL
South Jacksonville Elem School
Federal NCES profile for South Jacksonville Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 172028002283
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Jacksonville Elem School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Illinois schools.
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.4:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 311
- students enrolled
South Jacksonville Elem School has class sizes larger than 95% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Jacksonville Sd 117 · Illinois
NCES ID 172028002283 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
South Jacksonville Elem School held near 299 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 16.7 → 19.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 172028002283 · South Jacksonville, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
311 enr · 19.4:1 · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Jacksonville High School (890 students)
South Jacksonville Elem School held near 299 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 16.7 → 19.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
South Jacksonville Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jacksonville H
Jacksonville High School
890 students
- Jacksonville M
Jacksonville Middle School
680 students
- Eisenhower Ele 349
Eisenhower Elem School
349 students
- This school 311
South Jacksonville Elem School
311 students
- Washington Ele 264
Washington Elem School
264 students
- The Early Year 247
The Early Years
247 students
What this shows South Jacksonville Elem School reports 311 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Jacksonville Elem School compares
South Jacksonville 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 | 19.4:1 | ▲ 39% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 311 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.4:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
311
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
19.4:1
students per teacher
- 39% above state mean
Top 95% in Illinois - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
10.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$15,969
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
19
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 76.2%
African American 9.0%
Two or More 8.0%
Hispanic or Latino 5.5%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 76.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.2, South Jacksonville Elem School is about as mixed as the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Jacksonville Sd 117 reports $15,969 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How South Jacksonville Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jacksonville Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eisenhower Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Washington Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| The Early Years | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Jacksonville Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 680
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 349
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 264
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 247
- Students per teacher
- 27.4:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
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 (~311 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Jacksonville Elem School
How many students attend South Jacksonville Elem School?
South Jacksonville Elem School has 311 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in South Jacksonville, IL. CCD year-over-year: 311 (2022-23) → 299 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Jacksonville Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Jacksonville Elem School is 19.4:1, which is 39% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Jacksonville Elem School?
The largest demographic group at South Jacksonville Elem School is White at 76.2% of enrollment, in South Jacksonville, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Jacksonville Elem School?
South Jacksonville Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical 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).
What other schools are in Jacksonville Sd 117?
Besides South Jacksonville Elem School, Jacksonville Sd 117 also operates Jacksonville High School (890 students), Jacksonville Middle School (680 students), and Eisenhower Elem School (349 students). See the Jacksonville Sd 117 district page for the complete list.