Enrollment
354
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · North Chicago, IL
Evelyn Alexander School
Federal NCES profile for Evelyn Alexander School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 170011004815
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Evelyn Alexander School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in North Chicago · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.7:1
- students per teacher
- 354
- students enrolled
Evelyn Alexander School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Evelyn Alexander School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in North Chicago, IL.
School address
District: North Chicago Sd 187 · Illinois
NCES ID 170011004815 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.7:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-9% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Evelyn Alexander School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Evelyn Alexander School
Evelyn Alexander School is a mid-sized elementary school in North Chicago, Illinois, enrolling 354 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 354 students, its enrollment sits close to the Illinois median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (70%) and African American (26%) (diversity index 44/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 53.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among North Chicago's elementary schools, it stands alongside A J Katzenmaier Academy (387 students): Evelyn Alexander School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12.7:1 vs 14.8:1).
North Chicago Sd 187 also operates North Chicago Community High Sch (898 students) and Neal Math Science Academy (601 students) alongside Evelyn Alexander 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 Evelyn Alexander School compares
Evelyn Alexander 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 | 12.7:1 | ▼ 9% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 354 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
354
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 37% in Illinois - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
53.4%
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
$19,003
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
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 354 Top 53% in Illinois - larger than 47% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 28.0
Students per teacher 12.7:1 -9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 170011004815
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 70.1%
African American 26.3%
Two or More 2.5%
White 0.8%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 70.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.9, Evelyn Alexander School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 53.4%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for North Chicago Sd 187, which includes Evelyn Alexander School.
$19,003
Per student
+12%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.5%
State 61.7%
Federal 15.8%
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 Evelyn Alexander School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Chicago Community High Sch | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Neal Math Science Academy | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Learn Chtr Sch 6 N Chicago Campus | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| A J Katzenmaier Academy | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Forrestal Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Evelyn Alexander School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 898
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 601
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 503
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 387
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 386
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar elementary schools in North Chicago
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Evelyn Alexander School
How many students attend Evelyn Alexander School?
Evelyn Alexander School has 354 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in North Chicago, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Evelyn Alexander School?
The student-teacher ratio at Evelyn Alexander School is 12.7:1, which is 9% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 19% 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 Evelyn Alexander School?
The largest demographic group at Evelyn Alexander School is Hispanic or Latino at 70.1% of enrollment, in North Chicago, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Evelyn Alexander School?
Evelyn Alexander School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower 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 Evelyn Alexander School rank among elementary schools in North Chicago?
By Resource Investment Index, Evelyn Alexander School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in North Chicago, 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 North Chicago on the city page.
Is Evelyn Alexander School a good school?
Evelyn Alexander School earns 26/100 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 North Chicago Sd 187?
Besides Evelyn Alexander School, North Chicago Sd 187 also operates North Chicago Community High Sch (898 students), Neal Math Science Academy (601 students), and Learn Chtr Sch 6 N Chicago Campus (503 students). See the North Chicago Sd 187 district page for the complete list.