- Enrollment
- 741
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 171377001718
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 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 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #8 of 11
- elementary schools in Des Plaines · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.4:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 375
- students enrolled
Brentwood Elem School has class sizes smaller than 78% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Brentwood Elem School ranks #8 of 11 elementary schools in Des Plaines, IL.
School address
District: Comm Cons Sd 59 · Illinois
NCES ID 171377001718 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD universe card
School universe 171377001718 · Des Plaines, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
375 enr · 11.4:1 · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Grove Jr High School (741 students)
Resource Investment Index #8 of 11 elementary schools in Des Plaines. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Brentwood Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Grove Jr High
Grove Jr High School
741 students
- Friendship Jr
Friendship Jr High School
633 students
- Holmes Jr High
Holmes Jr High School
459 students
- Salt Creek Ele
Salt Creek Elem School
410 students
- Clearmont Elem
Clearmont Elem School
408 students
- This school
Brentwood Elem School
375 students
What this shows Brentwood Elem School reports 375 students on the CCD universe file.
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 | 11.4:1 | ▼ 19% | 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
11.4:1
Leaner classes than 80% 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
11.4:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 22% in Illinois - lower ratio than 78% 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
$24,948
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 + 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.
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
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Comm Cons Sd 59, which includes Brentwood Elem School.
$24,948
Per student
+37%
vs Illinois
Avg $18,196
+41%
vs U.S.
Avg $17,658
Revenue mix
Local 67.2%
State 26.6%
Federal 6.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2022-23 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Friendship Jr High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Holmes Jr High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar 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
- 633
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 459
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 410
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 408
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- 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 15:1 students per teacher
Apollo Elem School
Standard public school
536 students 12.2:1 students per teacher
Iroquois Community School
Standard public school
411 students 12.5:1 students per teacher
Devonshire School
Standard public school
370 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Central Elem School
Standard public school
322 students 12.4:1 students per teacher
Plainfield Elem School
Standard public school
285 students 10.6:1 students per teacher
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 (~375 students)
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 11.4:1, which is 19% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 27% 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 49/100 (higher 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 Brentwood Elem School rank among elementary schools in Des Plaines?
By Resource Investment Index, Brentwood Elem School ranks #8 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.
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.
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