Enrollment
254
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Skokie, IL
Dr Bessie Rhodes-Global Studies
Federal NCES profile for Dr Bessie Rhodes-Global Studies, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 171446001216
👥 S:T ratio 71
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 9
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dr Bessie Rhodes-Global Studies earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of Illinois schools.
- #4 of 6
- elementary schools in Skokie · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 7.3:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 254
- students enrolled
Dr Bessie Rhodes-Global Studies has class sizes smaller than 98% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dr Bessie Rhodes-Global Studies ranks #4 of 6 elementary schools in Skokie, IL.
School address
District: Evanston Ccsd 65 · Illinois
NCES ID 171446001216 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
7.3:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-48% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Dr Bessie Rhodes-Global Studies compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Dr Bessie Rhodes-Global Studies
Dr Bessie Rhodes-Global Studies is a mid-sized elementary school in Skokie, Illinois, enrolling 254 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 7.3:1, Dr Bessie Rhodes-Global Studies is leaner than roughly 98% of Illinois schools and 48% under the state's 14:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Enrollment of 254 puts it in the smaller third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (66%) and African American (18%) (diversity index 52/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 36.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Evanston Ccsd 65 spends $26,040 per pupil, 53% above the Illinois average, a better-resourced district than most.
Among Skokie's elementary schools, it stands alongside Fairview South Elementary School (718 students): Dr Bessie Rhodes-Global Studies is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (7.3:1 vs 11.4:1).
Evanston Ccsd 65 also operates Haven Middle School (660 students) and Nichols Middle School (628 students) alongside Dr Bessie Rhodes-Global Studies.
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 Dr Bessie Rhodes-Global Studies compares
Dr Bessie Rhodes-Global Studies on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 7.3:1 | ▼ 48% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 254 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.3:1
Leaner classes than 96% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
254
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
7.3:1
students per teacher
- 48% below state mean
Top 2% in Illinois - lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
36.2%
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
$26,040
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
0
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.3 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
Hispanic or Latino 66.1%
African American 18.1%
White 9.8%
Two or More 3.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.6%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 66.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.9, Dr Bessie Rhodes-Global Studies is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Evanston Ccsd 65, which includes Dr Bessie Rhodes-Global Studies.
$26,040
Per student
+53%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+57%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 66.1%
State 25.9%
Federal 8.0%
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 Dr Bessie Rhodes-Global Studies Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haven Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Nichols Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chute Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dr Ml King Jr Literary&Fine Arts | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Washington Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dr Bessie Rhodes-Global Studies's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 660
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 628
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 598
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 421
- Students per teacher
- 8.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 410
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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
Devonshire Elem School
Standard public school
417 students 14.9:1 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
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 (~254 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Dr Bessie Rhodes-Global Studies
How many students attend Dr Bessie Rhodes-Global Studies?
Dr Bessie Rhodes-Global Studies has 254 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Skokie, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dr Bessie Rhodes-Global Studies?
The student-teacher ratio at Dr Bessie Rhodes-Global Studies is 7.3:1, which is 48% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 54% 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 Dr Bessie Rhodes-Global Studies?
The largest demographic group at Dr Bessie Rhodes-Global Studies is Hispanic or Latino at 66.1% of enrollment, in Skokie, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dr Bessie Rhodes-Global Studies?
Dr Bessie Rhodes-Global Studies 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 Dr Bessie Rhodes-Global Studies rank among elementary schools in Skokie?
By Resource Investment Index, Dr Bessie Rhodes-Global Studies ranks #4 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 Dr Bessie Rhodes-Global Studies a good school?
Dr Bessie Rhodes-Global Studies earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of 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 Evanston Ccsd 65?
Besides Dr Bessie Rhodes-Global Studies, Evanston Ccsd 65 also operates Haven Middle School (660 students), Nichols Middle School (628 students), and Chute Middle School (598 students). See the Evanston Ccsd 65 district page for the complete list.
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