Enrollment
471
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 172097002378
The Joseph Sears School — Kenilworth, IL
Federal NCES profile for The Joseph Sears School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 50/100.
👥 Class size 62
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 57
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Kenilworth Sd 38 · Illinois
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
50.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.4:1
vs 14.6:1 Illinois avg
-36% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How The Joseph Sears School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
The Joseph Sears School reports 471 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 50.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 9.4:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 36% below the Illinois state mean of 14.6:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 41% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 236 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 17.4% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Kenilworth Sd 38 spends $32,859 per pupil district-wide, above the Illinois average of $20,099 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 96.2% from local sources (property taxes), 2.2% from the state, and 1.6% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (C-), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How The Joseph Sears School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Illinois state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.4:1 | ▼ 36% | 14.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 471 | top 66% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
9.4:1
students per teacher
— 36% below state mean
Top 6% in Illinois — lower ratio than 94% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
17.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Between 10–20% — above the pre-pandemic baseline of ~15% nationally but within the current U.S. range.
Funding equity
$32,859
per pupil, district-wide
— above Illinois avg of $20,099
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 236 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 471 Top 66% in Illinois — larger than 34% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 50.0
Students per teacher 9.4:1 -36% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 172097002378
Student demographics
White 84.9%
Two or More 5.9%
Asian 5.5%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: White at 84.9% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 2.0
Students per counselor 236:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 17.4%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Kenilworth Sd 38, which includes The Joseph Sears School.
$32,859
Per student
+63%
vs Illinois
Avg $20,099
+69%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 96.2%
State 2.2%
Federal 1.6%
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.
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Frequently asked questions about The Joseph Sears School
How many students attend The Joseph Sears School?
The Joseph Sears School has 471 students enrolled. It is a other school in Kenilworth, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Joseph Sears School?
The student-teacher ratio at The Joseph Sears School is 9.4:1, which is 36% lower than the Illinois average of 14.6:1 and 41% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of The Joseph Sears School?
The largest demographic group at The Joseph Sears School is White at 84.9%. The school serves a diverse student body in Kenilworth, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for The Joseph Sears School?
The Joseph Sears School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (C-) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.