- Enrollment
- 1,161
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Sycamore, IL
Southeast Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Southeast Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 173846003920
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Southeast Elem School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #2 of 4
- elementary schools in Sycamore · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.6:1
- students per teacher
- 300
- students enrolled
Southeast Elem School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Southeast Elem School ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Sycamore, IL.
School address
District: Sycamore Cusd 427 · Illinois
NCES ID 173846003920 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD universe card
School universe 173846003920 · Sycamore, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
300 enr · 13.6:1 · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Sycamore High School (1,161 students)
Resource Investment Index #2 of 4 elementary schools in Sycamore. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Southeast Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sycamore High
Sycamore High School
1,161 students
- Sycamore Middl
Sycamore Middle School
847 students
- South Prairie 456
South Prairie Elementary School
456 students
- North Grove El 377
North Grove Elementary School
377 students
- North Elementa 309
North Elementary School
309 students
- This school 300
Southeast Elem School
300 students
What this shows Southeast Elem School reports 300 students on the CCD universe file.
How Southeast Elem School compares
Southeast 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 | 13.6:1 | ▼ 3% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 300 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
300
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 51% in Illinois - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.3%
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
$17,897
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 76.7%
Hispanic or Latino 14.3%
Two or More 5.0%
African American 2.7%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 76.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.8, Southeast Elem School is about as mixed as the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Sycamore Cusd 427, which includes Southeast Elem School.
$17,897
Per student
-2%
vs Illinois
Avg $18,196
+1%
vs U.S.
Avg $17,658
Revenue mix
Local 59.3%
State 36.1%
Federal 4.6%
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 Southeast Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sycamore High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sycamore Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Prairie Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Grove Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Southeast Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 847
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 456
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 377
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 309
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar elementary schools in Sycamore
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~300 students)
Frequently asked questions about Southeast Elem School
How many students attend Southeast Elem School?
Southeast Elem School has 300 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Sycamore, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southeast Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Southeast Elem School is 13.6:1, which is 3% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Southeast Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Southeast Elem School is White at 76.7% of enrollment, in Sycamore, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Southeast Elem School?
Southeast Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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).
How does Southeast Elem School rank among elementary schools in Sycamore?
By Resource Investment Index, Southeast Elem School ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Sycamore, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Sycamore on the city page.
What other schools are in Sycamore Cusd 427?
Besides Southeast Elem School, Sycamore Cusd 427 also operates Sycamore High School (1,161 students), Sycamore Middle School (847 students), and South Prairie Elementary School (456 students). See the Sycamore Cusd 427 district page for the complete list.
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