Enrollment
1,015
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Elmwood Park, IL
Elmwood Park High School
Federal NCES profile for Elmwood Park High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 171410001761
👥 S:T ratio 44
📚 AP courses 60
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Elmwood Park High School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Elmwood Park · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 1,015
- students enrolled
Elmwood Park High School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Elmwood Park High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Elmwood Park, IL.
School address
District: Elmwood Park Cusd 401 · Illinois
NCES ID 171410001761 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
70.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.1:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Elmwood Park High School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Elmwood Park High School
Elmwood Park High School is a large high school in Elmwood Park, Illinois, enrolling 1,015 students.
At 14.1:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Illinois median, within a few percentage points of the 14:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Illinois, bigger than 93% of state schools at 1,015 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (58%) and White (35%) (diversity index 54/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 12 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 338 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 40.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 11 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Elmwood Park Cusd 401 also operates John Mills Elem School (711 students) and Elm Middle School (615 students) alongside Elmwood Park High 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 Elmwood Park High School compares
Elmwood Park High 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 | 14.1:1 | ▲ 1% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,015 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,015
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 58% in Illinois - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
40.2%
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
$17,738
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 338 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 50 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 11 expulsions.
Overview
Enrollment 1,015 Top 7% in Illinois - larger than 93% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 70.0
Students per teacher 14.1:1 +1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 171410001761
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 58.2%
White 35.1%
African American 2.8%
Asian 2.7%
Two or More 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 58.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.6, Elmwood Park High School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 12
Counselors (FTE) 3.0
Students per counselor 338:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 40.2%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 50
Expulsions 11
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Elmwood Park Cusd 401, which includes Elmwood Park High School.
$17,738
Per student
+4%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+7%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 53.2%
State 38.5%
Federal 8.3%
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 Elmwood Park High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Mills Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Elm Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Elmwood Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Elmwood Park High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 711
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 615
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 567
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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Frequently asked questions about Elmwood Park High School
How many students attend Elmwood Park High School?
Elmwood Park High School has 1,015 students enrolled. It is a high school in Elmwood Park, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elmwood Park High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Elmwood Park High School is 14.1:1, which is 1% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Elmwood Park High School?
The largest demographic group at Elmwood Park High School is Hispanic or Latino at 58.2% of enrollment, in Elmwood Park, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Elmwood Park High School?
Elmwood Park High School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Elmwood Park High School rank among public schools in Elmwood Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Elmwood Park High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Elmwood Park, 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 Elmwood Park on the city page.
Is Elmwood Park High School a good school?
Elmwood Park High School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. 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 Elmwood Park Cusd 401?
Besides Elmwood Park High School, Elmwood Park Cusd 401 also operates John Mills Elem School (711 students), Elm Middle School (615 students), and Elmwood Elem School (567 students). See the Elmwood Park Cusd 401 district page for the complete list.
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