Enrollment
401
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Glendale Heights, IL
Americana Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Americana Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 173297003413
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Americana Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #4 of 5
- elementary schools in Glendale Heights · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 401
- students enrolled
Americana Elementary School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Americana Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in Glendale Heights, IL.
School address
District: Queen Bee Sd 16 · Illinois
NCES ID 173297003413 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.7:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Americana Elementary School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Americana Elementary School
Americana Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Glendale Heights, Illinois, enrolling 401 students.
At 13.7:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Illinois median, within a few percentage points of the 14:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
With 401 students, its enrollment sits close to the Illinois median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (48%) and Asian (27%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 67/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 44.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Glendale Heights's elementary schools, it stands alongside Glenside Middle School (732 students): Americana Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.7:1 vs 13.8:1).
Queen Bee Sd 16 also operates Glenside Middle School (732 students) and Glen Hill Elementary School (398 students) alongside Americana Elementary School.
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 Americana Elementary School compares
Americana Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.7:1 | ▼ 2% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 401 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
401
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 51% in Illinois - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
44.6%
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
$18,101
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
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
Enrollment 401 Top 45% in Illinois - larger than 55% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 31.0
Students per teacher 13.7:1 -2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 173297003413
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 47.6%
Asian 27.2%
White 16.7%
African American 4.7%
Two or More 3.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 47.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.8, Americana Elementary School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 44.6%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Queen Bee Sd 16, which includes Americana Elementary School.
$18,101
Per student
+6%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 54.5%
State 40.4%
Federal 5.1%
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 Americana Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glenside Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Glen Hill Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Queen Bee School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Americana Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 732
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 398
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 77
- Students per teacher
- 25.8:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Similar elementary schools in Glendale Heights
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Glenside Middle School
Standard public school
732 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Black Hawk Elem School
Standard public school
576 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Glen Hill Elementary School
Standard public school
398 students 12:1 students per teacher
Reskin Elem School
Standard public school
294 students 10.9:1 students per teacher
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Frequently asked questions about Americana Elementary School
How many students attend Americana Elementary School?
Americana Elementary School has 401 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Glendale Heights, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Americana Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Americana Elementary School is 13.7:1, which is 2% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Americana Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Americana Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 47.6% of enrollment, in Glendale Heights, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Americana Elementary School?
Americana Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Americana Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Glendale Heights?
By Resource Investment Index, Americana Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in Glendale Heights, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Glendale Heights on the city page.
Is Americana Elementary School a good school?
Americana Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Queen Bee Sd 16?
Besides Americana Elementary School, Queen Bee Sd 16 also operates Glenside Middle School (732 students), Glen Hill Elementary School (398 students), and Queen Bee School (77 students). See the Queen Bee Sd 16 district page for the complete list.