- Enrollment
- 501
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Marengo, IL
Ulysses S Grant Intermediate Sch
Federal NCES profile for Ulysses S Grant Intermediate Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 170007706246
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ulysses S Grant Intermediate Sch earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Illinois schools.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Marengo · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.8:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 249
- students enrolled
Ulysses S Grant Intermediate Sch has class sizes larger than 90% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ulysses S Grant Intermediate Sch ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Marengo, IL.
School address
District: Marengo-Union E Cons D 165 · Illinois
NCES ID 170007706246 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD universe card
School universe 170007706246 · Marengo, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
249 enr · 17.8:1 · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Locust Elem School (501 students)
Resource Investment Index #3 of 5 public schools in Marengo. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Ulysses S Grant Intermediate Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Locust Elem Sc
Locust Elem School
501 students
- Marengo Comm M
Marengo Comm Middle School
342 students
- This school
Ulysses S Grant Intermediate Sch
249 students
What this shows Ulysses S Grant Intermediate Sch reports 249 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ulysses S Grant Intermediate Sch compares
Ulysses S Grant Intermediate 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 | 17.8:1 | ▲ 27% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 249 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.8:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
249
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
17.8:1
students per teacher
- 27% above state mean
Top 90% in Illinois - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
15.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,571
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 58.6%
Hispanic or Latino 35.3%
Two or More 4.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: White at 58.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.0, Ulysses S Grant Intermediate Sch is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Marengo-Union E Cons D 165, which includes Ulysses S Grant Intermediate Sch.
$14,571
Per student
-20%
vs Illinois
Avg $18,196
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $17,658
Revenue mix
Local 54.1%
State 32.4%
Federal 13.6%
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 Ulysses S Grant Intermediate Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Locust Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Marengo Comm Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ulysses S Grant Intermediate Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 342
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar elementary schools in Marengo
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 (~249 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ulysses S Grant Intermediate Sch
How many students attend Ulysses S Grant Intermediate Sch?
Ulysses S Grant Intermediate Sch has 249 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Marengo, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ulysses S Grant Intermediate Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Ulysses S Grant Intermediate Sch is 17.8:1, which is 27% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ulysses S Grant Intermediate Sch?
The largest demographic group at Ulysses S Grant Intermediate Sch is White at 58.6% of enrollment, in Marengo, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ulysses S Grant Intermediate Sch?
Ulysses S Grant Intermediate Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Ulysses S Grant Intermediate Sch rank among public schools in Marengo?
By Resource Investment Index, Ulysses S Grant Intermediate Sch ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Marengo, 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 Marengo on the city page.
What other schools are in Marengo-Union E Cons D 165?
Besides Ulysses S Grant Intermediate Sch, Marengo-Union E Cons D 165 also operates Locust Elem School (501 students) and Marengo Comm Middle School (342 students). See the Marengo-Union E Cons D 165 district page for the complete list.
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