Enrollment
430
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Buffalo Grove, IL
Earl Pritchett School
Federal NCES profile for Earl Pritchett 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 170390004368
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Earl Pritchett School earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of Illinois schools.
- #2 of 5
- elementary schools in Buffalo Grove · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.1:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 430
- students enrolled
Earl Pritchett School has class sizes smaller than 83% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Earl Pritchett School ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Buffalo Grove, IL.
School address
District: Aptakisic-Tripp Ccsd 102 · Illinois
NCES ID 170390004368 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
41.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.1:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-21% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Earl Pritchett School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Earl Pritchett School
Earl Pritchett School is a mid-sized elementary school in Buffalo Grove, Illinois, enrolling 430 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 430 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 Asian (58%) and White (32%) (diversity index 56/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.1% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Aptakisic-Tripp Ccsd 102 spends $20,733 per pupil, 22% above the Illinois average, a better-resourced district than most.
Among Buffalo Grove's elementary schools, it stands alongside Meridian School (702 students): Earl Pritchett School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (11.1:1 vs 13.6:1).
Aptakisic-Tripp Ccsd 102 also operates Aptakisic Junior High School (940 students) and Meridian School (702 students) alongside Earl Pritchett 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 Earl Pritchett School compares
Earl Pritchett 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 | 11.1:1 | ▼ 21% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 430 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.1:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
430
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
11.1:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 17% in Illinois - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
19.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$20,733
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 + 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 430 Top 40% in Illinois - larger than 60% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 41.0
Students per teacher 11.1:1 -21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 170390004368
Student demographics
Asian 57.7%
White 32.3%
Two or More 4.7%
Hispanic or Latino 4.2%
African American 1.2%
Largest group: Asian at 57.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.9, Earl Pritchett 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 19.1%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Aptakisic-Tripp Ccsd 102, which includes Earl Pritchett School.
$20,733
Per student
+22%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 69.7%
State 28.3%
Federal 2.0%
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 Earl Pritchett School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aptakisic Junior High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Meridian School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tripp School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Earl Pritchett School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 940
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
- Enrollment
- 702
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 485
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Similar elementary schools in Buffalo Grove
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Meridian School
Standard public school
702 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
Tripp School
Standard public school
485 students 12.5:1 students per teacher
Ivy Hall Elementary School
Standard public school
482 students 11.7:1 students per teacher
Prairie Elementary School
Standard public school
453 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
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Frequently asked questions about Earl Pritchett School
How many students attend Earl Pritchett School?
Earl Pritchett School has 430 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Buffalo Grove, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Earl Pritchett School?
The student-teacher ratio at Earl Pritchett School is 11.1:1, which is 21% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 29% 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 Earl Pritchett School?
The largest demographic group at Earl Pritchett School is Asian at 57.7% of enrollment, in Buffalo Grove, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Earl Pritchett School?
Earl Pritchett 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 Earl Pritchett School rank among elementary schools in Buffalo Grove?
By Resource Investment Index, Earl Pritchett School ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Buffalo Grove, 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 Buffalo Grove on the city page.
Is Earl Pritchett School a good school?
Earl Pritchett School earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% 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 Aptakisic-Tripp Ccsd 102?
Besides Earl Pritchett School, Aptakisic-Tripp Ccsd 102 also operates Aptakisic Junior High School (940 students), Meridian School (702 students), and Tripp School (485 students). See the Aptakisic-Tripp Ccsd 102 district page for the complete list.