- Enrollment
- 236
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Palos Heights, IL
Chippewa Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Chippewa Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 173057003175
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 76
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chippewa Elem School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Palos Heights · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 237
- students enrolled
Chippewa Elem School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chippewa Elem School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Palos Heights, IL.
School address
District: Palos Heights Sd 128 · Illinois
NCES ID 173057003175 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Chippewa Elem School held near 246 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 18.4 → 16.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 173057003175 · Palos Heights, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
237 enr · 13.2:1 · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Independence Jr High School (236 students)
Chippewa Elem School held near 246 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 18.4 → 16.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Chippewa Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Chippewa Elem School
237 students
- Independence J
Independence Jr High School
236 students
- Indian Hill
Indian Hill
183 students
- Navajo Heights
Navajo Heights Elem School
174 students
What this shows Chippewa Elem School reports 237 students on the CCD universe file.
How Chippewa Elem School compares
Chippewa 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 | 13.2:1 | ▼ 6% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 237 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
237
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 45% in Illinois - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
11.0%
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
$17,650
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 119 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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 80.2%
Two or More 11.0%
African American 4.2%
Hispanic or Latino 3.0%
Asian 1.7%
Largest group: White at 80.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.2, Chippewa Elem School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Palos Heights Sd 128 reports $17,650 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Chippewa Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Independence Jr High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Indian Hill | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Navajo Heights Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chippewa Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 183
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 174
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar elementary schools in Palos Heights
2 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 (~237 students)
Frequently asked questions about Chippewa Elem School
How many students attend Chippewa Elem School?
Chippewa Elem School has 237 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Palos Heights, IL. CCD year-over-year: 250 (2022-23) → 246 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chippewa Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Chippewa Elem School is 13.2:1, which is 6% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 16% 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 Chippewa Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Chippewa Elem School is White at 80.2% of enrollment, in Palos Heights, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chippewa Elem School?
Chippewa Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Chippewa Elem School rank among elementary schools in Palos Heights?
By Resource Investment Index, Chippewa Elem School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Palos 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 Palos Heights on the city page.
What other schools are in Palos Heights Sd 128?
Besides Chippewa Elem School, Palos Heights Sd 128 also operates Independence Jr High School (236 students), Indian Hill (183 students), and Navajo Heights Elem School (174 students). See the Palos Heights Sd 128 district page for the complete list.