- Enrollment
- 1,047
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hickory Hills, IL
Dorn Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Dorn Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 172889003031
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dorn Elementary School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Hickory Hills · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 431
- students enrolled
Dorn Elementary School has class sizes larger than 91% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dorn Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Hickory Hills, IL.
School address
District: North Palos Sd 117 · Illinois
NCES ID 172889003031 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD universe card
School universe 172889003031 · Hickory Hills, IL Other · SMALL · TRAD
431 enr · 18:1 · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: H H Conrady Jr High School (1,047 students)
Resource Investment Index #2 of 3 public schools in Hickory Hills. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Dorn Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- H H Conrady Jr
H H Conrady Jr High School
1,047 students
- Oak Ridge Elem
Oak Ridge Elem School
774 students
- Glen Oaks Elem
Glen Oaks Elem School
649 students
- Dr Kenneth M S
Dr Kenneth M Sorrick School
449 students
- This school
Dorn Elementary School
431 students
What this shows Dorn Elementary School reports 431 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dorn Elementary School compares
Dorn Elementary 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 | 18:1 | ▲ 29% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 431 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
431
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
18:1
students per teacher
- 29% above state mean
Top 91% in Illinois - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
18.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$17,694
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 41.1%
Two or More 36.0%
Hispanic or Latino 19.3%
Asian 2.3%
African American 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 41.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.4, Dorn Elementary School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for North Palos Sd 117, which includes Dorn Elementary School.
$17,694
Per student
-3%
vs Illinois
Avg $18,196
+0%
vs U.S.
Avg $17,658
Revenue mix
Local 50.8%
State 38.8%
Federal 10.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2022-23 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Dorn Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| H H Conrady Jr High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oak Ridge Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Glen Oaks Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dr Kenneth M Sorrick School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dorn Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 774
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 649
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 449
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Nationwide other 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 (~431 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dorn Elementary School
How many students attend Dorn Elementary School?
Dorn Elementary School has 431 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hickory Hills, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dorn Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dorn Elementary School is 18:1, which is 29% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dorn Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Dorn Elementary School is White at 41.1% of enrollment, in Hickory Hills, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dorn Elementary School?
Dorn Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Dorn Elementary School rank among public schools in Hickory Hills?
By Resource Investment Index, Dorn Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Hickory Hills, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in North Palos Sd 117?
Besides Dorn Elementary School, North Palos Sd 117 also operates H H Conrady Jr High School (1,047 students), Oak Ridge Elem School (774 students), and Glen Oaks Elem School (649 students). See the North Palos Sd 117 district page for the complete list.
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