- Enrollment
- 940
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
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 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 170390004368
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 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 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of Illinois schools.
- #2 of 5
- elementary schools in Buffalo Grove · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.5:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 430
- students enrolled
Earl Pritchett School has class sizes smaller than 86% 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 →
NCES CCD universe card
School universe 170390004368 · Buffalo Grove, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
430 enr · 10.5:1 · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: Aptakisic Junior High School (940 students)
Resource Investment Index #2 of 5 elementary schools in Buffalo Grove. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Earl Pritchett School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Aptakisic Juni
Aptakisic Junior High School
940 students
- Meridian Schoo
Meridian School
702 students
- Tripp School
Tripp School
485 students
- This school
Earl Pritchett School
430 students
What this shows Earl Pritchett School reports 430 students on the CCD universe file.
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 | 10.5:1 | ▼ 25% | 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
10.5:1
Leaner classes than 86% 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
10.5:1
students per teacher
- 25% below state mean
Top 14% in Illinois - lower ratio than 86% 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
$20,960
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting 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.
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
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Aptakisic-Tripp Ccsd 102, which includes Earl Pritchett School.
$20,960
Per student
+15%
vs Illinois
Avg $18,196
+19%
vs U.S.
Avg $17,658
Revenue mix
Local 69.7%
State 28.3%
Federal 2.0%
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 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
- 702
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 485
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Similar elementary schools in Buffalo Grove
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Meridian School
Standard public school
702 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Tripp School
Standard public school
485 students 11.8:1 students per teacher
Ivy Hall Elementary School
Standard public school
482 students 12.4:1 students per teacher
Prairie Elementary School
Standard public school
453 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~430 students)
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 10.5:1, which is 25% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 33% 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 60/100 (higher 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 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.
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.
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