- Enrollment
- 881
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Shorewood, IL
Troy Hofer Elem Sch
Federal NCES profile for Troy Hofer Elem Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 173951006012
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Troy Hofer Elem Sch earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Shorewood · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.5:1
- students per teacher
- 436
- students enrolled
Troy Hofer Elem Sch has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Troy Hofer Elem Sch ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Shorewood, IL.
School address
District: Troy Ccsd 30c · Illinois
NCES ID 173951006012 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD universe card
School universe 173951006012 · Shorewood, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
436 enr · 12.5:1 · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Troy Middle School (881 students)
Resource Investment Index #2 of 4 public schools in Shorewood. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Troy Hofer Elem Sch 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
- Troy Craughwel
Troy Craughwell School
526 students
- Troy Heritage
Troy Heritage Trail School
480 students
- Troy Cronin El
Troy Cronin Elem School
466 students
- This school
Troy Hofer Elem Sch
436 students
What this shows Troy Hofer Elem Sch reports 436 students on the CCD universe file.
How Troy Hofer Elem Sch compares
Troy Hofer Elem Sch on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.5:1 | ▼ 11% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 436 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
436
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 35% in Illinois - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
20.6%
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
3
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 36.5%
Hispanic or Latino 34.6%
African American 20.0%
Asian 6.2%
Two or More 2.8%
Largest group: White at 36.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.2, Troy Hofer Elem Sch 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 Hofer Elem Sch.
$17,369
Per student
-5%
vs Illinois
Avg $18,196
-2%
vs U.S.
Avg $17,658
Revenue mix
Local 70.1%
State 23.9%
Federal 6.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2022-23 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Troy Hofer Elem Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Troy Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Orenic Intermediate School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Troy Craughwell School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Troy Heritage Trail School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Troy Cronin Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Troy Hofer Elem Sch'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
- 526
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 480
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 466
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar elementary schools in Shorewood
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~436 students)
Frequently asked questions about Troy Hofer Elem Sch
How many students attend Troy Hofer Elem Sch?
Troy Hofer Elem Sch has 436 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Shorewood, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Troy Hofer Elem Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Troy Hofer Elem Sch is 12.5:1, which is 11% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 20% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Troy Hofer Elem Sch?
The largest demographic group at Troy Hofer Elem Sch is White at 36.5% of enrollment, in Shorewood, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Troy Hofer Elem Sch?
Troy Hofer Elem Sch 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).
How does Troy Hofer Elem Sch rank among public schools in Shorewood?
By Resource Investment Index, Troy Hofer Elem Sch ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Shorewood, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Troy Ccsd 30c?
Besides Troy Hofer Elem Sch, Troy Ccsd 30c also operates Troy Middle School (881 students), Orenic Intermediate School (812 students), and Troy Craughwell School (526 students). See the Troy Ccsd 30c district page for the complete list.
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