Enrollment
313
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Glenview, IL
Avoca West Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Avoca West Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 170480000177
👥 S:T ratio 72
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Avoca West Elem School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #4 of 5
- elementary schools in Glenview · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 7:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 313
- students enrolled
Avoca West Elem School has class sizes smaller than 99% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Avoca West Elem School ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in Glenview, IL.
School address
District: Avoca Sd 37 · Illinois
NCES ID 170480000177 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
45.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
7:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-50% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Avoca West Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Avoca West Elem School
Avoca West Elem School is a mid-sized elementary school in Glenview, Illinois, enrolling 313 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 7:1, Avoca West Elem School is leaner than roughly 99% of Illinois schools and 50% under the state's 14:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
With 313 students, its enrollment sits close to the Illinois median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by White (54%) and Asian (22%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 63/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.2% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Avoca Sd 37 spends $27,645 per pupil, 62% above the Illinois average, a better-resourced district than most.
Among Glenview's elementary schools, it stands alongside Pleasant Ridge Elem School (492 students): Avoca West Elem School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (7:1 vs 12.6:1).
Its district, Avoca Sd 37, also runs Marie Murphy School (253 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 Avoca West Elem School compares
Avoca West Elem 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 | 7:1 | ▼ 50% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 313 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7:1
Leaner classes than 97% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
313
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
7:1
students per teacher
- 50% below state mean
Top 1% in Illinois - lower ratio than 99% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
19.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$27,645
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially 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 + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 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 54.3%
Asian 21.7%
Hispanic or Latino 12.5%
Two or More 10.2%
African American 1.3%
Largest group: White at 54.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.2, Avoca West Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Avoca Sd 37, which includes Avoca West Elem School.
$27,645
Per student
+62%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+67%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 71.1%
State 24.4%
Federal 4.5%
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 Avoca West Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marie Murphy School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Avoca West Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 253
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
Similar elementary schools in Glenview
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Pleasant Ridge Elem School
Standard public school
492 students 12.6:1 students per teacher
Hoffman Elem School
Standard public school
481 students 13:1 students per teacher
Washington Elem School
Standard public school
406 students 12.7:1 students per teacher
Glen Grove Elem School
Standard public school
398 students 10.5:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary 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 (~313 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Avoca West Elem School
How many students attend Avoca West Elem School?
Avoca West Elem School has 313 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Glenview, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Avoca West Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Avoca West Elem School is 7:1, which is 50% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 55% 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 Avoca West Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Avoca West Elem School is White at 54.3% of enrollment, in Glenview, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Avoca West Elem School?
Avoca West Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 Avoca West Elem School rank among elementary schools in Glenview?
By Resource Investment Index, Avoca West Elem School ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in Glenview, 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 Glenview on the city page.
Is Avoca West Elem School a good school?
Avoca West Elem School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Illinois schools. 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 Avoca Sd 37?
Besides Avoca West Elem School, Avoca Sd 37 also operates Marie Murphy School (253 students). See the Avoca Sd 37 district page for the complete list.
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