Enrollment
311
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.4:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+39% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How South Jacksonville Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at South Jacksonville Elem School
South Jacksonville Elem School is a mid-sized elementary school in South Jacksonville, Illinois, enrolling 311 students.
Class loads run heavy: 19.4:1 is larger than about 95% of Illinois schools and 39% above the 14:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
With 311 students, its enrollment sits close to the Illinois median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by White (76%) and African American (9%) (diversity index 40/100).
10.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Jacksonville Sd 117 also operates Jacksonville High School (890 students) and Jacksonville Middle School (680 students) alongside South Jacksonville 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 South Jacksonville Elem School compares
South Jacksonville 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,527
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Jacksonville Sd 117, which includes South Jacksonville Elem School.
$14,527
Per student
-15%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.5%
State 46.4%
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 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
- 890
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- 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
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 (~311 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.4:1)
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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.
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, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
Is South Jacksonville Elem School a good school?
South Jacksonville Elem School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of 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 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.
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