Enrollment
431
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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 29
🌟 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
- 17.8:1
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.8:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+27% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Dorn Elementary School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Dorn Elementary School
Dorn Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Hickory Hills, Illinois, enrolling 431 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.8:1 is larger than about 91% of Illinois schools and 27% above the 14:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
With 431 students, its enrollment sits close to the Illinois median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by White (41%) and Two or More (36%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 66/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.8% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
North Palos Sd 117 also operates H H Conrady Jr High School (1,047 students) and Oak Ridge Elem School (774 students) alongside Dorn Elementary 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 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 | 17.8:1 | ▲ 27% | 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
17.8:1
Leaner classes than 26% 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
17.8:1
students per teacher
- 27% 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
$16,546
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
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.
Overview
Enrollment 431 Top 40% in Illinois - larger than 60% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 24.0
Students per teacher 17.8:1 +27% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 172889003031
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 & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 18.8%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for North Palos Sd 117, which includes Dorn Elementary School.
$16,546
Per student
-3%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
0%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 50.8%
State 38.8%
Federal 10.5%
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 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
- 1,047
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 774
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 649
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 449
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Next steps
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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 17.8:1, which is 27% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 13% 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, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Hickory Hills on the city page.
Is Dorn Elementary School a good school?
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. 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 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.