Enrollment
375
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Des Plaines, IL
Brentwood Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Brentwood Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 171377001718
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 24
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Brentwood Elem School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #9 of 11
- elementary schools in Des Plaines · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13:1
- students per teacher
- 375
- students enrolled
Brentwood Elem School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Brentwood Elem School ranks #9 of 11 elementary schools in Des Plaines, IL.
School address
District: Comm Cons Sd 59 · Illinois
NCES ID 171377001718 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-7% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Brentwood Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Brentwood Elem School
Brentwood Elem School is a mid-sized elementary school in Des Plaines, Illinois, enrolling 375 students.
At 13:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Illinois median, within a few percentage points of the 14:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
With 375 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 (36%) and Hispanic or Latino (27%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 72/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Comm Cons Sd 59 spends $23,405 per pupil, 37% above the Illinois average, a better-resourced district than most.
Among Des Plaines's elementary schools, it stands alongside North Elementary School (599 students): Brentwood Elem School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (13:1 vs 10.8:1).
Comm Cons Sd 59 also operates Grove Jr High School (741 students) and Friendship Jr High School (633 students) alongside Brentwood 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 Brentwood Elem School compares
Brentwood 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 | 13:1 | ▼ 7% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 375 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
375
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
13:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 41% in Illinois - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
30.4%
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
$23,405
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 + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 375 Top 49% in Illinois - larger than 51% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 33.0
Students per teacher 13:1 -7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 171377001718
Student demographics
White 36.0%
Hispanic or Latino 26.7%
Asian 26.1%
African American 7.7%
Two or More 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 36.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.4, Brentwood 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 30.4%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Comm Cons Sd 59, which includes Brentwood Elem School.
$23,405
Per student
+37%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+41%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 67.2%
State 26.6%
Federal 6.2%
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 Brentwood Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grove Jr High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Friendship Jr High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Holmes Jr High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Salt Creek Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clearmont Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Brentwood Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 741
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 633
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 459
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 410
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 408
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar elementary schools in Des Plaines
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
North Elementary School
Standard public school
599 students 10.8:1 students per teacher
Apollo Elem School
Standard public school
536 students 11.3:1 students per teacher
Iroquois Community School
Standard public school
411 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
Devonshire School
Standard public school
370 students 11.9:1 students per teacher
Central Elem School
Standard public school
322 students 11.8:1 students per teacher
Plainfield Elem School
Standard public school
285 students 10.1:1 students per teacher
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Frequently asked questions about Brentwood Elem School
How many students attend Brentwood Elem School?
Brentwood Elem School has 375 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Des Plaines, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brentwood Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Brentwood Elem School is 13:1, which is 7% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 17% 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 Brentwood Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Brentwood Elem School is White at 36.0% of enrollment, in Des Plaines, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Brentwood Elem School?
Brentwood Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Brentwood Elem School rank among elementary schools in Des Plaines?
By Resource Investment Index, Brentwood Elem School ranks #9 of 11 elementary schools in Des Plaines, 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 Des Plaines on the city page.
Is Brentwood Elem School a good school?
Brentwood Elem School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. 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 Comm Cons Sd 59?
Besides Brentwood Elem School, Comm Cons Sd 59 also operates Grove Jr High School (741 students), Friendship Jr High School (633 students), and Holmes Jr High School (459 students). See the Comm Cons Sd 59 district page for the complete list.