- Enrollment
- 711
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+62 students YoY
Devonshire Elem School grew from 356 students in 2022-23 to 418 in 2023-24 (+17.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 28.3 → 28.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+62 students YoY 173645003756 · Skokie, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
417 enr · 14.9:1 · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Old Orchard Jr High School (711 students)
Devonshire Elem School grew from 356 students in 2022-23 to 418 in 2023-24 (+17.4%). Teacher FTE lost 28.3 → 28.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Devonshire Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Old Orchard Jr
Old Orchard Jr High School
711 students
- This school
Devonshire Elem School
417 students
- Jane Stenson S
Jane Stenson School
365 students
- Highland Eleme
Highland Elementary School
316 students
What this shows Devonshire Elem School reports 417 students on the CCD universe file.
How Devonshire Elem School compares
Devonshire Elem School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$24,120
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
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.
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
District finance for Skokie Sd 68 reports $24,120 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~417 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 356 (2022-23) → 418 (2023-24), up 62.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.