- Enrollment
- 881
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Joliet, IL
Troy Craughwell School
Federal NCES profile for Troy Craughwell School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 173951003997
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Troy Craughwell School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #2 of 4
- schools in Joliet · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.9:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 526
- students enrolled
Troy Craughwell School has class sizes larger than 79% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Troy Craughwell School ranks #2 of 4 schools in Joliet, IL.
School address
District: Troy Ccsd 30c · Illinois
NCES ID 173951003997 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+86 students YoY
Troy Craughwell School grew from 417 students in 2022-23 to 503 in 2023-24 (+20.6%).
Teacher FTE added 33.0 → 36.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+86 students YoY 173951003997 · Joliet, IL Other · MID · TRAD
526 enr · 15.9:1 · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Troy Middle School (881 students)
Troy Craughwell School grew from 417 students in 2022-23 to 503 in 2023-24 (+20.6%). Teacher FTE added 33.0 → 36.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Troy Craughwell School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Troy Middle Sc
Troy Middle School
881 students
- Orenic Interme
Orenic Intermediate School
812 students
- This school
Troy Craughwell School
526 students
- Troy Heritage
Troy Heritage Trail School
480 students
- Troy Cronin El
Troy Cronin Elem School
466 students
- Troy Hofer Ele
Troy Hofer Elem Sch
436 students
What this shows Troy Craughwell School reports 526 students on the CCD universe file.
How Troy Craughwell School compares
Troy Craughwell School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.9:1 | ▲ 14% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 526 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
526
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 79% in Illinois - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.6%
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
$17,369
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
4
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 45.7%
White 32.2%
African American 14.7%
Two or More 4.6%
Asian 2.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 45.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.3, Troy Craughwell School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Troy Ccsd 30c reports $17,369 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Troy Craughwell School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Troy Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Orenic Intermediate School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Troy Heritage Trail School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Troy Cronin Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Troy Hofer Elem Sch | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Troy Craughwell School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 812
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 480
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 466
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 436
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar other schools in Joliet
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~526 students)
Frequently asked questions about Troy Craughwell School
How many students attend Troy Craughwell School?
Troy Craughwell School has 526 students enrolled. It is a public school in Joliet, IL. CCD year-over-year: 417 (2022-23) → 503 (2023-24), up 86.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Troy Craughwell School?
The student-teacher ratio at Troy Craughwell School is 15.9:1, which is 14% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Troy Craughwell School?
The largest demographic group at Troy Craughwell School is Hispanic or Latino at 45.7% of enrollment, in Joliet, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Troy Craughwell School?
Troy Craughwell School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Troy Craughwell School rank among schools in Joliet?
By Resource Investment Index, Troy Craughwell School ranks #2 of 4 schools in Joliet, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Joliet on the city page.
What other schools are in Troy Ccsd 30c?
Besides Troy Craughwell School, Troy Ccsd 30c also operates Troy Middle School (881 students), Orenic Intermediate School (812 students), and Troy Heritage Trail School (480 students). See the Troy Ccsd 30c district page for the complete list.