Enrollment
148
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Crestwood, IL
Turner Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Turner Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 173237003377
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Turner Elem School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Illinois schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Crestwood · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.5:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 148
- students enrolled
Turner Elem School has class sizes larger than 93% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Turner Elem School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Crestwood, IL.
School address
District: Posen-Robbins Esd 143-5 · Illinois
NCES ID 173237003377 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
8.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.5:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+32% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Turner Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Turner Elem School
Turner Elem School is a small combined-grade school in Crestwood, Illinois, enrolling 148 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18.5:1 is larger than about 93% of Illinois schools and 32% above the 14:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Enrollment of 148 puts it in the smaller 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 (64%) and African American (29%) (diversity index 50/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.5% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Posen-Robbins Esd 143-5 spends $22,561 per pupil, 32% above the Illinois average, a better-resourced district than most.
Among Crestwood's public schools, it stands alongside Nathan Hale Primary School (334 students): Turner Elem School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (18.5:1 vs 15.2:1).
Posen-Robbins Esd 143-5 also operates Kellar School (431 students) and Gordon School (312 students) alongside Turner Elem 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 Turner Elem School compares
Turner Elem 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 | 18.5:1 | ▲ 32% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 148 | top 89% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.5:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
148
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
18.5:1
students per teacher
- 32% above state mean
Top 93% in Illinois - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
9.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$22,561
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
- 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 64.2%
African American 29.1%
Two or More 3.4%
White 2.7%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 64.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.1, Turner Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Posen-Robbins Esd 143-5, which includes Turner Elem School.
$22,561
Per student
+32%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+36%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 15.2%
State 69.8%
Federal 14.9%
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 Turner Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kellar School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gordon School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Posen Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Childs Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Turner Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 431
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 312
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 246
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 149
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Similar other schools in Crestwood
1 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 (~148 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Turner Elem School
How many students attend Turner Elem School?
Turner Elem School has 148 students enrolled. It is a public school in Crestwood, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Turner Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Turner Elem School is 18.5:1, which is 32% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Turner Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Turner Elem School is Hispanic or Latino at 64.2% of enrollment, in Crestwood, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Turner Elem School?
Turner Elem School 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 Turner Elem School rank among public schools in Crestwood?
By Resource Investment Index, Turner Elem School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Crestwood, 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 Crestwood on the city page.
Is Turner Elem School a good school?
Turner Elem School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of 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 Posen-Robbins Esd 143-5?
Besides Turner Elem School, Posen-Robbins Esd 143-5 also operates Kellar School (431 students), Gordon School (312 students), and Posen Elem School (246 students). See the Posen-Robbins Esd 143-5 district page for the complete list.
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