Enrollment
338
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.9:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+21% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Betsy Ross Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Betsy Ross Elem School
Betsy Ross Elem School is a mid-sized elementary school in Prospect Heights, Illinois, enrolling 338 students.
Class loads run heavy: 16.9:1 is larger than about 87% of Illinois schools and 21% above the 14:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
With 338 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 (64%) and Hispanic or Latino (18%) (diversity index 54/100).
10.9% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Prospect Heights's elementary schools, it stands alongside Anne Sullivan Elem School (329 students): Betsy Ross Elem School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16.9:1 vs 15.7:1).
Prospect Heights Sd 23 also operates Macarthur Middle School (483 students) and Anne Sullivan Elem School (329 students) alongside Betsy Ross Elem 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 Betsy Ross Elem School compares
Betsy Ross 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$20,285
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. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Prospect Heights Sd 23, which includes Betsy Ross Elem School.
$20,285
Per student
+19%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 68.0%
State 25.0%
Federal 7.0%
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 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
- 483
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- 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.
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 (~338 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.9:1)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Prospect Heights on the city page.
Is Betsy Ross Elem School a good school?
Betsy Ross Elem School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of 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 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.
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