Enrollment
300
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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 48/100.
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 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #1 of 4
- elementary schools in Sycamore · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.5:1
- 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 #1 of 4 elementary schools in Sycamore, IL.
School address
District: Sycamore Cusd 427 · Illinois
NCES ID 173846003920 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.5:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Southeast Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Southeast Elem School
Southeast Elem School is a mid-sized elementary school in Sycamore, Illinois, enrolling 300 students.
At 13.5:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Illinois median, within a few percentage points of the 14:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
With 300 students, its enrollment sits close to the Illinois median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by White (77%) and Hispanic or Latino (14%) (diversity index 39/100).
13.3% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Sycamore's elementary schools, it stands alongside North Grove Elementary School (377 students): Southeast Elem School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.5:1 vs 14.2:1).
Sycamore Cusd 427 also operates Sycamore High School (1,161 students) and Sycamore Middle School (847 students) alongside Southeast 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 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 | 13.5:1 | ▼ 4% | 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
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 64% 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
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 49% in Illinois - lower ratio than 51% 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
$19,156
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting 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 + 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.
Overview
Enrollment 300 Top 63% in Illinois - larger than 37% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 22.0
Students per teacher 13.5:1 -4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 173846003920
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 & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 13.3%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 5
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Sycamore Cusd 427, which includes Southeast Elem School.
$19,156
Per student
+12%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 59.3%
State 36.1%
Federal 4.6%
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 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Grove Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar 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
- 1,161
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 847
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 456
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 377
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 309
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar elementary schools in Sycamore
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Next steps
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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 13.5:1, which is 4% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 14% 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 48/100 (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).
How does Southeast Elem School rank among elementary schools in Sycamore?
By Resource Investment Index, Southeast Elem School ranks #1 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.
Is Southeast Elem School a good school?
Southeast Elem School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. 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 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.