- Enrollment
- 1,218
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Saint Jacob, IL
St Jacob Elem School
Federal NCES profile for St Jacob Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 173735003869
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
St Jacob Elem School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Illinois schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.7:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 262
- students enrolled
St Jacob Elem School has class sizes larger than 93% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Triad Cusd 2 · Illinois
NCES ID 173735003869 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
St Jacob Elem School held near 239 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 14.3 → 15.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 173735003869 · Saint Jacob, IL Other · SMALL · TRAD
262 enr · 18.7:1 · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Triad High School (1,218 students)
St Jacob Elem School held near 239 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 14.3 → 15.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
St Jacob Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Triad High Sch
Triad High School
1,218 students
- Triad Middle S
Triad Middle School
925 students
- Silver Creek E
Silver Creek Elementary
757 students
- C a Henning Sc
C a Henning School
706 students
- This school 262
St Jacob Elem School
262 students
- Marine Elem Sc 141
Marine Elem School
141 students
What this shows St Jacob Elem School reports 262 students on the CCD universe file.
How St Jacob Elem School compares
St Jacob 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 | 18.7:1 | ▲ 34% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 262 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.7:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
262
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
18.7:1
students per teacher
- 34% above state mean
Top 93% in Illinois - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
9.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,745
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 96.9%
Hispanic or Latino 1.5%
Asian 0.8%
Two or More 0.8%
Largest group: White at 96.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 6.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 6.1, St Jacob Elem School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Triad Cusd 2 reports $12,745 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How St Jacob Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Triad High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Triad Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Silver Creek Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| C a Henning School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Marine Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to St Jacob Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 925
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 757
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 706
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 141
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Nationwide other 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 (~262 students)
Frequently asked questions about St Jacob Elem School
How many students attend St Jacob Elem School?
St Jacob Elem School has 262 students enrolled. It is a public school in Saint Jacob, IL. CCD year-over-year: 229 (2022-23) → 239 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at St Jacob Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at St Jacob Elem School is 18.7:1, which is 34% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 19% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of St Jacob Elem School?
The largest demographic group at St Jacob Elem School is White at 96.9% of enrollment, in Saint Jacob, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for St Jacob Elem School?
St Jacob Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Triad Cusd 2?
Besides St Jacob Elem School, Triad Cusd 2 also operates Triad High School (1,218 students), Triad Middle School (925 students), and Silver Creek Elementary (757 students). See the Triad Cusd 2 district page for the complete list.