Enrollment
436
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 173951006012
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 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 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Shorewood · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.9:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 436
- students enrolled
Troy Hofer Elem Sch has class sizes smaller than 74% of Illinois schools. 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.9:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-15% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Troy Hofer Elem Sch compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Troy Hofer Elem Sch
Troy Hofer Elem Sch is a mid-sized elementary school in Shorewood, Illinois, enrolling 436 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.9:1 puts it in the smaller third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 436 students, its enrollment sits close to the Illinois median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by White (37%) and Hispanic or Latino (35%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 70/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.6% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Shorewood's elementary schools, it stands alongside Walnut Trails Elem School (475 students): Troy Hofer Elem Sch is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (11.9:1 vs 13.5:1).
Troy Ccsd 30c also operates Troy Middle School (881 students) and Orenic Intermediate School (812 students) alongside Troy Hofer Elem Sch.
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 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 | 11.9:1 | ▼ 15% | 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
11.9:1
Leaner classes than 79% 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
11.9:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 26% in Illinois - lower ratio than 74% 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
$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
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.
Overview
Enrollment 436 Top 39% in Illinois - larger than 61% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 35.0
Students per teacher 11.9:1 -15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 173951006012
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 & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 20.6%
In-school suspensions 3
Out-of-school suspensions 2
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Troy Ccsd 30c, which includes Troy Hofer Elem Sch.
$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 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 | Similar 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 | Higher 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
- 881
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 812
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 526
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 480
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 466
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar elementary schools in Shorewood
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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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 11.9:1, which is 15% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 24% 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 44/100 (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 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. See all public schools in Shorewood on the city page.
Is Troy Hofer Elem Sch a good school?
Troy Hofer Elem Sch earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% 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 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.