Enrollment
652
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Alsip, IL
Stony Creek Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Stony Creek Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 170348000030
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Stony Creek Elem School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #4 of 4
- elementary schools in Alsip · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 652
- students enrolled
Stony Creek Elem School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Stony Creek Elem School ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Alsip, IL.
School address
District: Alsip-Hazlgrn-Oaklwn Sd 126 · Illinois
NCES ID 170348000030 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
44.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.8:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+6% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Stony Creek Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Stony Creek Elem School
Stony Creek Elem School is a mid-sized elementary school in Alsip, Illinois, enrolling 652 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 652 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (49%) and White (32%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 64/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.7% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Alsip's elementary schools, it stands alongside Hazelgreen Elem School (290 students): Stony Creek Elem School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.8:1 vs 13.8:1).
Alsip-Hazlgrn-Oaklwn Sd 126 also operates Prairie Jr High School (303 students) and Hazelgreen Elem School (290 students) alongside Stony Creek 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 Stony Creek Elem School compares
Stony Creek 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 | 14.8:1 | ▲ 6% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 652 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
652
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 67% in Illinois - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,845
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
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 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
Hispanic or Latino 48.9%
White 31.7%
African American 13.7%
Asian 3.5%
Two or More 2.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 48.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.0, Stony Creek Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Alsip-Hazlgrn-Oaklwn Sd 126, which includes Stony Creek Elem School.
$13,845
Per student
-19%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 83.3%
State 9.2%
Federal 7.6%
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 Stony Creek Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prairie Jr High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hazelgreen Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lane Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| District 126 Early Childhood Ctr | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Stony Creek Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 303
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 290
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 228
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 122
- Students per teacher
- 40.7:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Similar elementary schools in Alsip
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~652 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Stony Creek Elem School
How many students attend Stony Creek Elem School?
Stony Creek Elem School has 652 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Alsip, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stony Creek Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Stony Creek Elem School is 14.8:1, which is 6% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Stony Creek Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Stony Creek Elem School is Hispanic or Latino at 48.9% of enrollment, in Alsip, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Stony Creek Elem School?
Stony Creek Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Stony Creek Elem School rank among elementary schools in Alsip?
By Resource Investment Index, Stony Creek Elem School ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Alsip, 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 Alsip on the city page.
Is Stony Creek Elem School a good school?
Stony Creek Elem School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Alsip-Hazlgrn-Oaklwn Sd 126?
Besides Stony Creek Elem School, Alsip-Hazlgrn-Oaklwn Sd 126 also operates Prairie Jr High School (303 students), Hazelgreen Elem School (290 students), and Lane Elem School (228 students). See the Alsip-Hazlgrn-Oaklwn Sd 126 district page for the complete list.
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