- Enrollment
- 376
- Students per teacher
- 9.4:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Winnetka, IL
Crow Island Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Crow Island Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 174284004299
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 93
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Crow Island Elem School earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Illinois schools.
- #1 of 4
- elementary schools in Winnetka · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.6:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 360
- students enrolled
Crow Island Elem School has class sizes smaller than 76% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Crow Island Elem School ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Winnetka, IL.
School address
District: Winnetka Sd 36 · Illinois
NCES ID 174284004299 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Crow Island Elem School held near 341 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 31.1 → 30.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 174284004299 · Winnetka, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
360 enr · 11.6:1 · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: Carleton W Washburne School (376 students)
Crow Island Elem School held near 341 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 31.1 → 30.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Crow Island Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Carleton W Was
Carleton W Washburne School
376 students
- The Skokie Sch
The Skokie School
362 students
- This school
Crow Island Elem School
360 students
- Greeley Elem S
Greeley Elem School
355 students
- Hubbard Woods
Hubbard Woods Elem School
350 students
What this shows Crow Island Elem School reports 360 students on the CCD universe file.
How Crow Island Elem School compares
Crow Island 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 | 11.6:1 | ▼ 17% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 360 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.6:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
360
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
11.6:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 24% in Illinois - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
2.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$30,925
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 + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.7%
Hispanic or Latino 5.8%
Asian 3.6%
African American 0.8%
Largest group: White at 89.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.1, Crow Island Elem School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Winnetka Sd 36 reports $30,925 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Crow Island Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carleton W Washburne School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| The Skokie School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Greeley Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hubbard Woods Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Crow Island Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 362
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 355
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 350
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Similar elementary schools in Winnetka
3 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 (~360 students)
Frequently asked questions about Crow Island Elem School
How many students attend Crow Island Elem School?
Crow Island Elem School has 360 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Winnetka, IL. CCD year-over-year: 343 (2022-23) → 341 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Crow Island Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Crow Island Elem School is 11.6:1, which is 17% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 26% 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 Crow Island Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Crow Island Elem School is White at 89.7% of enrollment, in Winnetka, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Crow Island Elem School?
Crow Island Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (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 Crow Island Elem School rank among elementary schools in Winnetka?
By Resource Investment Index, Crow Island Elem School ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Winnetka, 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 Winnetka on the city page.
What other schools are in Winnetka Sd 36?
Besides Crow Island Elem School, Winnetka Sd 36 also operates Carleton W Washburne School (376 students), The Skokie School (362 students), and Greeley Elem School (355 students). See the Winnetka Sd 36 district page for the complete list.