- Enrollment
- 890
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Park Ridge, IL
Eugene Field Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Eugene Field Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 173084003212
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 80
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Eugene Field Elem School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #5 of 5
- elementary schools in Park Ridge · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13:1
- students per teacher
- 626
- students enrolled
Eugene Field Elem School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Eugene Field Elem School ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in Park Ridge, IL.
School address
District: Park Ridge Ccsd 64 · Illinois
NCES ID 173084003212 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD universe card
School universe 173084003212 · Park Ridge, IL Elementary · MID · TRAD
626 enr · 13:1 · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Emerson Middle School (890 students)
Resource Investment Index #5 of 5 elementary schools in Park Ridge. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Eugene Field Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Emerson Middle
Emerson Middle School
890 students
- Lincoln Middle
Lincoln Middle School
749 students
- Theodore Roose
Theodore Roosevelt Elem School
677 students
- This school
Eugene Field Elem School
626 students
- George Washing
George Washington Elem School
588 students
- Franklin Eleme
Franklin Elementary School
535 students
What this shows Eugene Field Elem School reports 626 students on the CCD universe file.
How Eugene Field Elem School compares
Eugene Field Elem 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 | 13:1 | ▼ 7% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 626 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
626
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
13:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 42% in Illinois - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
8.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$22,454
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 626 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 80.5%
Hispanic or Latino 8.0%
Asian 6.9%
Two or More 3.7%
African American 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 80.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.9, Eugene Field Elem School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Park Ridge Ccsd 64, which includes Eugene Field Elem School.
$22,454
Per student
+23%
vs Illinois
Avg $18,196
+27%
vs U.S.
Avg $17,658
Revenue mix
Local 71.9%
State 26.0%
Federal 2.1%
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 Eugene Field Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emerson Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Theodore Roosevelt Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| George Washington Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Franklin Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Eugene Field Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 749
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 677
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 68/100
- Enrollment
- 588
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 535
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
Similar elementary schools in Park Ridge
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Theodore Roosevelt Elem School
Standard public school
677 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
George Washington Elem School
Standard public school
588 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
Franklin Elementary School
Standard public school
535 students 12.2:1 students per teacher
George B Carpenter Elem School
Standard public school
435 students 11.4:1 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 (~626 students)
Frequently asked questions about Eugene Field Elem School
How many students attend Eugene Field Elem School?
Eugene Field Elem School has 626 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Park Ridge, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eugene Field Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Eugene Field Elem School is 13:1, which is 7% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 17% 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 Eugene Field Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Eugene Field Elem School is White at 80.5% of enrollment, in Park Ridge, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Eugene Field Elem School?
Eugene Field Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Eugene Field Elem School rank among elementary schools in Park Ridge?
By Resource Investment Index, Eugene Field Elem School ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in Park Ridge, 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 Park Ridge on the city page.
What other schools are in Park Ridge Ccsd 64?
Besides Eugene Field Elem School, Park Ridge Ccsd 64 also operates Emerson Middle School (890 students), Lincoln Middle School (749 students), and Theodore Roosevelt Elem School (677 students). See the Park Ridge Ccsd 64 district page for the complete list.
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