Enrollment
370
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Des Plaines, IL
Devonshire School
Federal NCES profile for Devonshire 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 171377001714
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Devonshire School earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #4 of 11
- elementary schools in Des Plaines · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.9:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 370
- students enrolled
Devonshire School has class sizes smaller than 74% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Devonshire School ranks #4 of 11 elementary schools in Des Plaines, IL.
School address
District: Comm Cons Sd 59 · Illinois
NCES ID 171377001714 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.9:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-15% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Devonshire School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Devonshire School
Devonshire School is a mid-sized elementary school in Des Plaines, Illinois, enrolling 370 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.9:1 puts it in the smaller third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 370 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 led by White (38%) and Asian (27%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 72/100).
17.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Comm Cons Sd 59 spends $23,405 per pupil, 37% above the Illinois average, a better-resourced district than most.
Among Des Plaines's elementary schools, it stands alongside North Elementary School (599 students): Devonshire School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (11.9:1 vs 10.8:1).
Comm Cons Sd 59 also operates Grove Jr High School (741 students) and Friendship Jr High School (633 students) alongside Devonshire 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 School compares
Devonshire 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 | 11.9:1 | ▼ 15% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 370 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.9:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
370
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
11.9:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 26% in Illinois - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
17.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$23,405
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
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 370 Top 50% in Illinois - larger than 50% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 24.0
Students per teacher 11.9:1 -15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 171377001714
Student demographics
White 37.6%
Asian 26.8%
Hispanic or Latino 24.9%
African American 5.4%
Two or More 4.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 37.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.0, Devonshire School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 17.6%
In-school suspensions 1
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Comm Cons Sd 59, which includes Devonshire School.
$23,405
Per student
+37%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+41%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 67.2%
State 26.6%
Federal 6.2%
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 School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grove Jr High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Friendship Jr High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Holmes Jr High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Salt Creek Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clearmont Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Devonshire School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 741
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 633
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 459
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 410
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 408
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar elementary schools in Des Plaines
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
North Elementary School
Standard public school
599 students 10.8:1 students per teacher
Apollo Elem School
Standard public school
536 students 11.3:1 students per teacher
Iroquois Community School
Standard public school
411 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
Brentwood Elem School
Standard public school
375 students 13:1 students per teacher
Central Elem School
Standard public school
322 students 11.8:1 students per teacher
Plainfield Elem School
Standard public school
285 students 10.1:1 students per teacher
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Frequently asked questions about Devonshire School
How many students attend Devonshire School?
Devonshire School has 370 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Des Plaines, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Devonshire School?
The student-teacher ratio at Devonshire School is 11.9:1, which is 15% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 24% 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 Devonshire School?
The largest demographic group at Devonshire School is White at 37.6% of enrollment, in Des Plaines, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Devonshire School?
Devonshire 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 Devonshire School rank among elementary schools in Des Plaines?
By Resource Investment Index, Devonshire School ranks #4 of 11 elementary schools in Des Plaines, 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 Des Plaines on the city page.
Is Devonshire School a good school?
Devonshire School earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Illinois schools. 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 Comm Cons Sd 59?
Besides Devonshire School, Comm Cons Sd 59 also operates Grove Jr High School (741 students), Friendship Jr High School (633 students), and Holmes Jr High School (459 students). See the Comm Cons Sd 59 district page for the complete list.