- Enrollment
- 360
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
White Oak Elementary held near 745 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 46.0 → 52.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 172661004379 · Morris, IL Other · MID · TRAD
722 enr · 15.7:1 · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Shabbona Middle School (360 students)
White Oak Elementary held near 745 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 46.0 → 52.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
How White Oak Elementary compares
White Oak Elementary 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 | 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 methodology
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
$12,715
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
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.
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
District finance for Morris Sd 54 reports $12,715 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
Similar other schools in Morris
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~722 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.7:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 751 (2022-23) → 745 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.