Enrollment
576
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Glendale Heights, IL
Black Hawk Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Black Hawk Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 172478002686
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Black Hawk Elem School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #3 of 5
- elementary schools in Glendale Heights · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.4:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 576
- students enrolled
Black Hawk Elem School has class sizes larger than 89% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Black Hawk Elem School ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in Glendale Heights, IL.
School address
District: Marquardt Sd 15 · Illinois
NCES ID 172478002686 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.4:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Black Hawk Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Black Hawk Elem School
Black Hawk Elem School is a mid-sized elementary school in Glendale Heights, Illinois, enrolling 576 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.4:1 is larger than about 89% of Illinois schools and 24% above the 14:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Enrollment of 576 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by headcount.
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 (58%) and African American (16%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 61/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.0% 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): Black Hawk Elem School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17.4:1 vs 13.8:1).
Marquardt Sd 15 also operates Marquardt Middle School (754 students) and G Stanley Hall Elem School (343 students) alongside Black Hawk 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 Black Hawk Elem School compares
Black Hawk 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 | 17.4:1 | ▲ 24% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 576 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
576
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 89% in Illinois - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
33.0%
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
$19,920
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
1
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 576 Top 22% in Illinois - larger than 78% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 28.0
Students per teacher 17.4:1 +24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 172478002686
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 57.5%
African American 16.3%
Asian 13.9%
White 9.2%
Two or More 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 57.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.4, Black Hawk Elem 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 33.0%
In-school suspensions 1
Out-of-school suspensions 7
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Marquardt Sd 15, which includes Black Hawk Elem School.
$19,920
Per student
+17%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 53.0%
State 34.0%
Federal 12.9%
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 Black Hawk Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marquardt Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| G Stanley Hall Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Winnebago Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Reskin Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Black Hawk Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 754
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 343
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 343
- Students per teacher
- 8.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 294
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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
Americana Elementary School
Standard public school
401 students 13.7:1 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 Black Hawk Elem School
How many students attend Black Hawk Elem School?
Black Hawk Elem School has 576 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Glendale Heights, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Black Hawk Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Black Hawk Elem School is 17.4:1, which is 24% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Black Hawk Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Black Hawk Elem School is Hispanic or Latino at 57.5% of enrollment, in Glendale Heights, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Black Hawk Elem School?
Black Hawk Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Black Hawk Elem School rank among elementary schools in Glendale Heights?
By Resource Investment Index, Black Hawk Elem School ranks #3 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 Black Hawk Elem School a good school?
Black Hawk Elem School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% 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 Marquardt Sd 15?
Besides Black Hawk Elem School, Marquardt Sd 15 also operates Marquardt Middle School (754 students), G Stanley Hall Elem School (343 students), and Winnebago Elem School (343 students). See the Marquardt Sd 15 district page for the complete list.