Enrollment
718
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 171482001820
Fairview South Elementary School — Skokie, IL
Federal NCES profile for Fairview South Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — composite Resource Quality Score 58/100.
School address
District: Fairview Sd 72 · Illinois
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
63.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.1:1
vs 14.6:1 Illinois avg
-24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Fairview South Elementary School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What this school's NCES data tells you
Fairview South Elementary School reports 718 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 63.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 24% below the Illinois state mean of 14.6:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 30% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 239 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 18.9% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Fairview Sd 72 spends $27,554 per pupil district-wide, above the Illinois average of $20,099 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 67.0% from local sources (property taxes), 23.0% from the state, and 10.0% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a composite Resource Quality Grade of C (58/100), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Fairview South Elementary School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Illinois state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.1:1 | 14.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment (students) | 718 | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
Overview
Enrollment 718
Teachers (FTE) 63.0
Students per teacher 11.1:1 -24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 171482001820
Student demographics
White 46.5%
Asian 29.2%
Hispanic or Latino 12.0%
Two or More 6.8%
African American 5.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 46.5% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 3.0
Students per counselor 239:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 18.9%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Fairview Sd 72, which includes Fairview South Elementary School.
$27,554
Per student
+37%
vs Illinois
Avg $20,099
+41%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 67.0%
State 23.0%
Federal 10.0%
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.
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Frequently asked questions about Fairview South Elementary School
How many students attend Fairview South Elementary School?
Fairview South Elementary School has 718 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Skokie, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fairview South Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fairview South Elementary School is 11.1:1, which is 24% lower than the Illinois average of 14.6:1 and 30% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fairview South Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Fairview South Elementary School is White at 46.5%. The school serves a diverse student body in Skokie, IL.
What is the quality grade for Fairview South Elementary School?
Fairview South Elementary School receives a Resource Quality Grade of C (58/100) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This grade reflects available federal resource indicators, not standardized test scores.
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