- Enrollment
- 483
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Prospect Heights, 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 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 173285003404
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Betsy Ross Elem School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Illinois schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Prospect Heights · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.9:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 338
- students enrolled
Betsy Ross Elem School has class sizes larger than 87% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Betsy Ross Elem School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Prospect Heights, IL.
School address
District: Prospect Heights Sd 23 · Illinois
NCES ID 173285003404 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Betsy Ross Elem School held near 324 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 20.5 → 23.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 173285003404 · Prospect Heights, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
338 enr · 16.9:1 · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Macarthur Middle School (483 students)
Betsy Ross Elem School held near 324 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 20.5 → 23.0 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
- Macarthur Midd
Macarthur Middle School
483 students
- This school
Betsy Ross Elem School
338 students
- Anne Sullivan
Anne Sullivan Elem School
329 students
- Dwight D Eisen
Dwight D Eisenhower Elem School
326 students
What this shows Betsy Ross Elem School reports 338 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 | 16.9:1 | ▲ 21% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 338 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
338
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 87% in Illinois - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
10.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$20,334
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
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 + 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. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 63.9%
Hispanic or Latino 17.8%
Asian 13.6%
Two or More 3.6%
African American 1.2%
Largest group: White at 63.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.0, Betsy Ross Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Prospect Heights Sd 23 reports $20,334 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Macarthur Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Anne Sullivan Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dwight D Eisenhower Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower 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
- 329
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 326
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar elementary schools in Prospect Heights
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 (~338 students)
Frequently asked questions about Betsy Ross Elem School
How many students attend Betsy Ross Elem School?
Betsy Ross Elem School has 338 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Prospect Heights, IL. CCD year-over-year: 311 (2022-23) → 324 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Betsy Ross Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Betsy Ross Elem School is 16.9:1, which is 21% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Betsy Ross Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Betsy Ross Elem School is White at 63.9% of enrollment, in Prospect Heights, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Betsy Ross Elem School?
Betsy Ross Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Prospect Heights?
By Resource Investment Index, Betsy Ross Elem School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Prospect Heights, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Prospect Heights Sd 23?
Besides Betsy Ross Elem School, Prospect Heights Sd 23 also operates Macarthur Middle School (483 students), Anne Sullivan Elem School (329 students), and Dwight D Eisenhower Elem School (326 students). See the Prospect Heights Sd 23 district page for the complete list.