Enrollment
526
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.9:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+14% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Troy Craughwell School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Troy Craughwell School
Troy Craughwell School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Joliet, Illinois, enrolling 526 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 526 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 (46%) and White (32%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 66/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.6% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Joliet's public schools, it stands alongside Troy Heritage Trail School (480 students): Troy Craughwell School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.9:1 vs 14.5:1).
Troy Ccsd 30c also operates Troy Middle School (881 students) and Orenic Intermediate School (812 students) alongside Troy Craughwell 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 Troy Craughwell School compares
Troy Craughwell 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$16,455
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Troy Ccsd 30c, which includes Troy Craughwell School.
$16,455
Per student
-3%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-1%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 70.1%
State 23.9%
Federal 6.1%
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 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
- 881
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- 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.
Similar other 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 (~526 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.9:1)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Troy Craughwell School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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