Mechanics Grove Elem School in Mundelein, IL

At a glance

Reported students

486

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

13.9:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

03–05

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Illinois elementary enrollment

74th percentile

Compared with 2,323 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

476.5

Mechanics Grove Elem School: 486 reported students.

State peer staffing position

64th percentile

13.9:1 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: 499
Teachers (FTE): 41
Student–teacher ratio: 12.2:1

What the reported data says about Mechanics Grove Elem School

Mechanics Grove Elem School is a public elementary school serving grades 03–05 in Mundelein. It is one of 4 current school records connected to Mundelein ESD 75. NCES reports 486 students for 2024–25.

Among 2,323 elementary schools in Illinois with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 365 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 74th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.9:1, close to 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 (49%) and White (38.5%). English learners represent 30.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 19.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

Questions worth asking Mechanics Grove Elem School

1How do the reported 13.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 35 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 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 30.9%
Students with disabilities: 19.8%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 41.8%
Lunch program: Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 1
Nurses (FTE): 1
Psychologists (FTE): 1
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

White38.5%
Hispanic49%
Black2.7%
Asian5.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
Multiracial4.1%

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.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Washington Elem School

Elementary · Grades KG–02

467 reported students

Carl Sandburg Middle School

Middle · Grades 06–08

529 reported students

Lincoln Elem School

Other · Grades PK–PK

88 reported students

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Public schools near Mechanics Grove 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
Washington Elem School Elementary · Mundelein ESD 75	KG–02	467	1.7 mi
Butterfield School Elementary · Libertyville SD 70	PK–05	568	2 mi
West Oak Intermediate School Elementary · Diamond Lake SD 76	03–05	268	2.8 mi
Fremont Elem School Elementary · Fremont SD 79	KG–02	743	2.8 mi
Fremont Intermediate School Elementary · Fremont SD 79	03–05	651	2.8 mi
Diamond Lake School Elementary · Diamond Lake SD 76	PK–02	262	3.2 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Mechanics Grove Elem School

What grades does Mechanics Grove Elem School serve?

Mechanics Grove Elem School reports grades 03–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Mundelein ESD 75.

How many students attend Mechanics Grove Elem School?

Mechanics Grove Elem School reported 486 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 74th percentile among 2,323 Illinois elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 499 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Mechanics Grove Elem School?

The calculated ratio is 13.9:1, based on 486 students and 35 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 Mechanics Grove Elem School a public, charter, or magnet school?

Mechanics Grove Elem School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Mundelein ESD 75 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Mechanics Grove Elem School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

41.8% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is Mechanics Grove Elem School in?

Mechanics Grove Elem School is part of Mundelein ESD 75, based in Mundelein, IL, which operates 4 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Mechanics Grove Elem School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Washington Elem School (1.7 mi), Butterfield School (2 mi), West Oak Intermediate School (2.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.