Enrollment
242
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Franklin Park, IL
Dan H Pietrini Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Dan H Pietrini Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 171578001888
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dan H Pietrini Elem School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Franklin Park · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.7:1
- students per teacher
- 242
- students enrolled
Dan H Pietrini Elem School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dan H Pietrini Elem School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Franklin Park, IL.
School address
District: Franklin Park Sd 84 · Illinois
NCES ID 171578001888 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.7:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-9% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Dan H Pietrini Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Dan H Pietrini Elem School
Dan H Pietrini Elem School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Franklin Park, Illinois, enrolling 242 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 242 puts it in the smaller third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 31/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 242 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Franklin Park's public schools, it stands alongside Passow Elementary School (387 students): Dan H Pietrini Elem School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (12.7:1 vs 12.1:1).
Franklin Park Sd 84 also operates Hester Jr High School (426 students) and Passow Elementary School (387 students) alongside Dan H Pietrini 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 Dan H Pietrini Elem School compares
Dan H Pietrini 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 | 12.7:1 | ▼ 9% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 242 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
242
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 38% in Illinois - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
25.2%
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
$18,435
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 242 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.
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
Hispanic or Latino 81.8%
White 13.6%
Asian 3.3%
Two or More 0.8%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 81.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.1, Dan H Pietrini Elem School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Franklin Park Sd 84, which includes Dan H Pietrini Elem School.
$18,435
Per student
+8%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 66.0%
State 26.7%
Federal 7.3%
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 Dan H Pietrini Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hester Jr High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Passow Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dan H Pietrini Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 426
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 387
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 199
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar other schools in Franklin Park
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other 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 (~242 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Dan H Pietrini Elem School
How many students attend Dan H Pietrini Elem School?
Dan H Pietrini Elem School has 242 students enrolled. It is a public school in Franklin Park, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dan H Pietrini Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dan H Pietrini Elem School is 12.7:1, which is 9% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 19% 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 Dan H Pietrini Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Dan H Pietrini Elem School is Hispanic or Latino at 81.8% of enrollment, in Franklin Park, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dan H Pietrini Elem School?
Dan H Pietrini Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Dan H Pietrini Elem School rank among schools in Franklin Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Dan H Pietrini Elem School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Franklin Park, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Franklin Park on the city page.
Is Dan H Pietrini Elem School a good school?
Dan H Pietrini Elem School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. 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 Franklin Park Sd 84?
Besides Dan H Pietrini Elem School, Franklin Park Sd 84 also operates Hester Jr High School (426 students), Passow Elementary School (387 students), and North Elem School (199 students). See the Franklin Park Sd 84 district page for the complete list.
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