Enrollment
249
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 170007706246
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 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 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Illinois schools.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Marengo · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.2:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 249
- students enrolled
Ulysses S Grant Intermediate Sch has class sizes larger than 73% 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.2:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+9% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ulysses S Grant Intermediate Sch compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ulysses S Grant Intermediate Sch
Ulysses S Grant Intermediate Sch is a mid-sized elementary school in Marengo, Illinois, enrolling 249 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 249 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 White (59%) and Hispanic or Latino (35%) (diversity index 53/100).
15.3% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Marengo-Union E Cons D 165 spends $13,479 per pupil, 21% below the Illinois average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Marengo's elementary schools, it stands alongside Riley Comm Cons School (277 students): Ulysses S Grant Intermediate Sch is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.2:1 vs 11.7:1).
Marengo-Union E Cons D 165 also operates Locust Elem School (501 students) and Marengo Comm Middle School (342 students) alongside Ulysses S Grant Intermediate 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 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 | 15.2:1 | ▲ 9% | 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
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
249
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 73% in Illinois - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,479
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
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.
Overview
Enrollment 249 Top 73% in Illinois - larger than 27% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 14.0
Students per teacher 15.2:1 +9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 170007706246
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 & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 15.3%
In-school suspensions 7
Out-of-school suspensions 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Marengo-Union E Cons D 165, which includes Ulysses S Grant Intermediate Sch.
$13,479
Per student
-21%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 54.1%
State 32.4%
Federal 13.6%
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 Ulysses S Grant Intermediate Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Locust Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Marengo Comm Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar 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
- 501
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 342
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar elementary schools in Marengo
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Next steps
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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 15.2:1, which is 9% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 3% lower 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 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 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.
Is Ulysses S Grant Intermediate Sch a good school?
Ulysses S Grant Intermediate Sch earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% 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 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.