- Enrollment
- 214
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Forest Park, IL
Betsy Ross Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Betsy Ross Elem 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 171545001859
👥 S:T ratio 66
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Betsy Ross Elem School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Forest Park · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 8.6:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 138
- students enrolled
Betsy Ross Elem School has class sizes smaller than 96% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Betsy Ross Elem School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Forest Park, IL.
School address
District: Forest Park Sd 91 · Illinois
NCES ID 171545001859 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Betsy Ross Elem School held near 136 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 16.5 → 14.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 171545001859 · Forest Park, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
138 enr · 8.6:1 · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Field Stevenson Elem School (214 students)
Betsy Ross Elem School held near 136 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 16.5 → 14.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Betsy Ross Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Field Stevenso
Field Stevenson Elem School
214 students
- Forest Park Mi
Forest Park Middle School
186 students
- Garfield Elem
Garfield Elem School
186 students
- This school
Betsy Ross Elem School
138 students
What this shows Betsy Ross Elem School reports 138 students on the CCD universe file.
How Betsy Ross Elem School compares
Betsy Ross Elem School 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 | 8.6:1 | ▼ 39% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 138 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.6:1
Leaner classes than 94% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
138
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
8.6:1
students per teacher
- 39% below state mean
Top 4% in Illinois - lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
32.6%
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
$32,336
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
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 + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 35.5%
Hispanic or Latino 34.8%
White 21.0%
Two or More 6.5%
Asian 2.2%
Largest group: African American at 35.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.4, Betsy Ross Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Forest Park Sd 91 reports $32,336 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Betsy Ross Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Field Stevenson Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Forest Park Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Garfield Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Betsy Ross Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 186
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 186
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar elementary schools in Forest Park
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~138 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~8.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Betsy Ross Elem School
How many students attend Betsy Ross Elem School?
Betsy Ross Elem School has 138 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Forest Park, IL. CCD year-over-year: 137 (2022-23) → 136 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Betsy Ross Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Betsy Ross Elem School is 8.6:1, which is 39% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 45% 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 Betsy Ross Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Betsy Ross Elem School is African American at 35.5% of enrollment, in Forest Park, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Betsy Ross Elem School?
Betsy Ross Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Betsy Ross Elem School rank among public schools in Forest Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Betsy Ross Elem School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Forest Park, 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 Forest Park on the city page.
What other schools are in Forest Park Sd 91?
Besides Betsy Ross Elem School, Forest Park Sd 91 also operates Field Stevenson Elem School (214 students), Forest Park Middle School (186 students), and Garfield Elem School (186 students). See the Forest Park Sd 91 district page for the complete list.