At a glance
Reported students
256
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
24.2
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
10.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Illinois elementary enrollment
24th percentile
Compared with 2,323 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
269
Home Elem School: 256 reported students.
State peer staffing position
16th percentile
10.6:1 reported; state peer median 13.1:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 237
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Student–teacher ratio
- 8.2:1
What the reported data says about Home Elem School
Home Elem School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Stickney. It is one of 6 current school records connected to Lyons SD 103. NCES reports 256 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,323 elementary schools in Illinois with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 365 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 24th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 10.6:1, below the Illinois median of 13.1:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (91.8%) and White (4.3%). English learners represent 49.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 11.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Home Elem School
- 1How do the reported 10.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 24.2 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 49.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 11.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 71.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 2
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White4.3%
- Hispanic91.8%
- Black1.6%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2.3%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Lyons SD 103
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
J W Robinson Jr Elem School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
251 reported students
Edison Elem School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
282 reported students
Costello School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
228 reported students
Lincoln Elem School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
366 reported students
Washington Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
659 reported students
Public schools near Home Elem School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edison Elem School Elementary · Lyons SD 103 | PK–05 | 282 | 0.7 mi |
| J W Robinson Jr Elem School Elementary · Lyons SD 103 | KG–05 | 251 | 0.9 mi |
| Pershing Elem School Elementary · Berwyn South SD 100 | PK–05 | 418 | 1.1 mi |
| Irving Elem School Elementary · Berwyn South SD 100 | PK–05 | 415 | 1.2 mi |
| Byrne Elem School Elementary · Chicago Public Schools District 299 | KG–08 | 619 | 1.2 mi |
| Costello School Elementary · Lyons SD 103 | PK–05 | 228 | 1.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Home Elem School
What grades does Home Elem School serve?
Home Elem School reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Lyons SD 103.
How many students attend Home Elem School?
Home Elem School reported 256 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 24th percentile among 2,323 Illinois elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 237 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Home Elem School?
The calculated ratio is 10.6:1, based on 256 students and 24.2 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Illinois median for the same school level is 13.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Home Elem School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Home Elem School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Lyons SD 103 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Home Elem School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
71.5% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Home Elem School in?
Home Elem School is part of Lyons SD 103, based in Lyons, IL, which operates 6 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Home Elem School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Edison Elem School (0.7 mi), J W Robinson Jr Elem School (0.9 mi), Pershing Elem School (1.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.