Enrollment
722
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Morris, IL
White Oak Elementary
Federal NCES profile for White Oak Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 172661004379
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
White Oak Elementary earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Illinois schools.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Morris · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.7:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 722
- students enrolled
White Oak Elementary has class sizes larger than 77% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, White Oak Elementary ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Morris, IL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
46.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.7:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How White Oak Elementary compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at White Oak Elementary
White Oak Elementary is a large combined-grade school in Morris, Illinois, enrolling 722 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 722 puts it in the larger 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 (66%) and Hispanic or Latino (27%) (diversity index 49/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Morris Sd 54 spends $11,533 per pupil, 32% below the Illinois average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Morris's public schools, it stands alongside Saratoga Elem School (786 students): White Oak Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.7:1 vs 12.7:1).
Its district, Morris Sd 54, also runs Shabbona Middle School (360 students).
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 White Oak Elementary compares
White Oak Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.7:1 | ▲ 12% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 722 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
722
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 77% in Illinois - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
25.3%
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
$11,533
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
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
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
White 66.2%
Hispanic or Latino 26.6%
Two or More 3.7%
African American 2.8%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 66.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.9, White Oak Elementary is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Morris Sd 54, which includes White Oak Elementary.
$11,533
Per student
-32%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 59.9%
State 30.1%
Federal 10.0%
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 White Oak Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shabbona Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to White Oak Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 360
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar other schools in Morris
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 (~722 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about White Oak Elementary
How many students attend White Oak Elementary?
White Oak Elementary has 722 students enrolled. It is a public school in Morris, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at White Oak Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at White Oak Elementary is 15.7:1, which is 12% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 0% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of White Oak Elementary?
The largest demographic group at White Oak Elementary is White at 66.2% of enrollment, in Morris, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for White Oak Elementary?
White Oak Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 White Oak Elementary rank among public schools in Morris?
By Resource Investment Index, White Oak Elementary ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Morris, 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 Morris on the city page.
Is White Oak Elementary a good school?
White Oak Elementary earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% 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 Morris Sd 54?
Besides White Oak Elementary, Morris Sd 54 also operates Shabbona Middle School (360 students). See the Morris Sd 54 district page for the complete list.
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