Enrollment
360
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.6:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Crow Island Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Crow Island Elem School
Crow Island Elem School is a mid-sized elementary school in Winnetka, Illinois, enrolling 360 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 360 students, its enrollment sits close to the Illinois median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 93% of the 3,845 Illinois schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Its student body is predominantly White (90% of enrollment) (diversity index 19/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 2.8% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Winnetka Sd 36 spends $31,932 per pupil, 87% above the Illinois average, a better-resourced district than most.
Among Winnetka's elementary schools, it stands alongside The Skokie School (362 students): Crow Island Elem School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (11.6:1 vs 9.5:1).
Winnetka Sd 36 also operates Carleton W Washburne School (376 students) and The Skokie School (362 students) alongside Crow Island 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 Crow Island Elem School compares
Crow Island 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 | 11.6:1 | ▼ 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 (what these measure)
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
$31,932
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 + 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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Winnetka Sd 36, which includes Crow Island Elem School.
$31,932
Per student
+87%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+92%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 75.8%
State 22.8%
Federal 1.4%
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 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
- 376
- Students per teacher
- 9.4:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- 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.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Illinois, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~360 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Crow Island Elem School a good school?
Crow Island Elem School earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of 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 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.
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