- Enrollment
- 521
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Skokie, IL
Elizabeth Meyer School
Federal NCES profile for Elizabeth Meyer School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 171038000711
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Elizabeth Meyer School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Skokie · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.7:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 204
- students enrolled
Elizabeth Meyer School has class sizes smaller than 85% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Elizabeth Meyer School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Skokie, IL.
School address
District: Skokie Sd 73-5 · Illinois
NCES ID 171038000711 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Elizabeth Meyer School grew from 180 students in 2022-23 to 194 in 2023-24 (+7.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 19.1 → 18.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+14 students YoY 171038000711 · Skokie, IL Other · SMALL · TRAD
204 enr · 10.7:1 · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: John Middleton Elem School (521 students)
Elizabeth Meyer School grew from 180 students in 2022-23 to 194 in 2023-24 (+7.8%). Teacher FTE lost 19.1 → 18.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Elizabeth Meyer School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- John Middleton
John Middleton Elem School
521 students
- Oliver Mccrack
Oliver Mccracken Middle School
340 students
- This school 204
Elizabeth Meyer School
204 students
What this shows Elizabeth Meyer School reports 204 students on the CCD universe file.
How Elizabeth Meyer School compares
Elizabeth Meyer School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.7:1 | ▼ 24% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 204 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.7:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
204
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
10.7:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 15% in Illinois - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
10.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$26,771
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
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.
Student demographics
White 41.2%
Asian 26.5%
Hispanic or Latino 13.2%
African American 10.3%
Two or More 8.8%
Largest group: White at 41.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.4, Elizabeth Meyer School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Skokie Sd 73-5 reports $26,771 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Elizabeth Meyer School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Middleton Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oliver Mccracken Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Elizabeth Meyer School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 340
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar other schools in Skokie
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~204 students)
Frequently asked questions about Elizabeth Meyer School
How many students attend Elizabeth Meyer School?
Elizabeth Meyer School has 204 students enrolled. It is a public school in Skokie, IL. CCD year-over-year: 180 (2022-23) → 194 (2023-24), up 14.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elizabeth Meyer School?
The student-teacher ratio at Elizabeth Meyer School is 10.7:1, which is 24% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 32% 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 Elizabeth Meyer School?
The largest demographic group at Elizabeth Meyer School is White at 41.2% of enrollment, in Skokie, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Elizabeth Meyer School?
Elizabeth Meyer School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (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 Elizabeth Meyer School rank among schools in Skokie?
By Resource Investment Index, Elizabeth Meyer School ranks #1 of 3 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 schools in Skokie on the city page.
What other schools are in Skokie Sd 73-5?
Besides Elizabeth Meyer School, Skokie Sd 73-5 also operates John Middleton Elem School (521 students) and Oliver Mccracken Middle School (340 students). See the Skokie Sd 73-5 district page for the complete list.