Enrollment
417
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Skokie, IL
Devonshire Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Devonshire Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 173645003756
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Devonshire Elem School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #6 of 6
- elementary schools in Skokie · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.9:1
- students per teacher
- 417
- students enrolled
Devonshire Elem School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Devonshire Elem School ranks #6 of 6 elementary schools in Skokie, IL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.9:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+6% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Devonshire Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Devonshire Elem School
Devonshire Elem School is a mid-sized elementary school in Skokie, Illinois, enrolling 417 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 417 students, its enrollment sits close to the Illinois median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by White (35%) and Asian (29%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 75/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 417 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Skokie Sd 68 spends $22,583 per pupil, 33% above the Illinois average, a better-resourced district than most.
Among Skokie's elementary schools, it stands alongside Fairview South Elementary School (718 students): Devonshire Elem School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.9:1 vs 11.4:1).
Skokie Sd 68 also operates Old Orchard Jr High School (711 students) and Jane Stenson School (365 students) alongside Devonshire 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 Devonshire Elem School compares
Devonshire 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 | 14.9:1 | ▲ 6% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 417 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
417
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 68% in Illinois - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.1%
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
$22,583
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 417 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
White 35.0%
Asian 29.0%
Hispanic or Latino 15.6%
African American 13.7%
Two or More 6.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 35.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.6, Devonshire Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Skokie Sd 68, which includes Devonshire Elem School.
$22,583
Per student
+33%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+36%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 67.5%
State 23.3%
Federal 9.2%
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 Devonshire Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Orchard Jr High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jane Stenson School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Highland Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Devonshire Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 711
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 365
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 316
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar elementary schools in Skokie
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Fairview South Elementary School
Standard public school
718 students 11.4:1 students per teacher
John Middleton Elem School
Standard public school
521 students 11.3:1 students per teacher
Jane Stenson School
Standard public school
365 students 13.5:1 students per teacher
Highland Elementary School
Standard public school
316 students 12.2:1 students per teacher
Dr Bessie Rhodes-Global Studies
Standard public school
254 students 7.3:1 students per teacher
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 (~417 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Devonshire Elem School
How many students attend Devonshire Elem School?
Devonshire Elem School has 417 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Skokie, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Devonshire Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Devonshire Elem School is 14.9:1, which is 6% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Devonshire Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Devonshire Elem School is White at 35.0% of enrollment, in Skokie, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Devonshire Elem School?
Devonshire Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower 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 Devonshire Elem School rank among elementary schools in Skokie?
By Resource Investment Index, Devonshire Elem School ranks #6 of 6 elementary schools in Skokie, 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 Skokie on the city page.
Is Devonshire Elem School a good school?
Devonshire Elem School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Skokie Sd 68?
Besides Devonshire Elem School, Skokie Sd 68 also operates Old Orchard Jr High School (711 students), Jane Stenson School (365 students), and Highland Elementary School (316 students). See the Skokie Sd 68 district page for the complete list.
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