- Enrollment
- 200
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mendon, IL
Unity Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Unity Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 172559004734
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Unity Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Mendon · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 296
- students enrolled
Unity Elementary School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Unity Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Mendon, IL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Unity Elementary School held near 295 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 21.0 → 21.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 172559004734 · Mendon, IL Other · SMALL · TRAD
296 enr · 14.1:1 · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Unity Middle School (200 students)
Unity Elementary School held near 295 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 21.0 → 21.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Unity Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Unity Elementary School
296 students
- Unity Middle S
Unity Middle School
200 students
- Unity High Sch
Unity High School
176 students
What this shows Unity Elementary School reports 296 students on the CCD universe file.
How Unity Elementary School compares
Unity Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.1:1 | ▲ 1% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 296 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
296
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 58% in Illinois - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,955
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 98.0%
Hispanic or Latino 1.0%
Two or More 0.7%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: White at 98.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 3.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 3.9, Unity Elementary School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Cusd 4 reports $11,955 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Unity Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unity Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Unity High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Unity Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 176
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Nationwide other 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 (~296 students)
Frequently asked questions about Unity Elementary School
How many students attend Unity Elementary School?
Unity Elementary School has 296 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mendon, IL. CCD year-over-year: 298 (2022-23) → 295 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Unity Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Unity Elementary School is 14.1:1, which is 1% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Unity Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Unity Elementary School is White at 98.0% of enrollment, in Mendon, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Unity Elementary School?
Unity Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Unity Elementary School rank among public schools in Mendon?
By Resource Investment Index, Unity Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Mendon, 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 Cusd 4?
Besides Unity Elementary School, Cusd 4 also operates Unity Middle School (200 students) and Unity High School (176 students). See the Cusd 4 district page for the complete list.