Enrollment
357
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Flossmoor, IL
Flossmoor Hills Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Flossmoor Hills Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 171542001848
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Flossmoor Hills Elem School earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Illinois schools.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Flossmoor · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.5:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 357
- students enrolled
Flossmoor Hills Elem School has class sizes larger than 75% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Flossmoor Hills Elem School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Flossmoor, IL.
School address
District: Flossmoor Sd 161 · Illinois
NCES ID 171542001848 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.5:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Flossmoor Hills Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Flossmoor Hills Elem School
Flossmoor Hills Elem School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Flossmoor, Illinois, enrolling 357 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 357 students, its enrollment sits close to the Illinois median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 95% of the 3,845 Illinois schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Its student body is led by African American (78%) and Hispanic or Latino (11%) (diversity index 37/100).
10.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Flossmoor's public schools, it stands alongside Western Avenue Elem School (499 students): Flossmoor Hills Elem School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.5:1 vs 16.6:1).
Flossmoor Sd 161 also operates Parker Junior High School (822 students) and Western Avenue Elem School (499 students) alongside Flossmoor Hills Elem 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 Flossmoor Hills Elem School compares
Flossmoor Hills 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 | 15.5:1 | ▲ 11% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 357 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
357
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 75% in Illinois - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.4%
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
$13,824
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
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
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 78.2%
Hispanic or Latino 10.6%
Two or More 5.9%
White 5.0%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 78.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.1, Flossmoor Hills Elem School is about as mixed as the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Flossmoor Sd 161, which includes Flossmoor Hills Elem School.
$13,824
Per student
-19%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 61.9%
State 29.8%
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 Flossmoor Hills Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parker Junior High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Western Avenue Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Heather Hill Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Serena Hills Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Flossmoor Hills Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 822
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 499
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 319
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 305
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar other schools in Flossmoor
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Illinois, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~357 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Flossmoor Hills Elem School
How many students attend Flossmoor Hills Elem School?
Flossmoor Hills Elem School has 357 students enrolled. It is a public school in Flossmoor, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Flossmoor Hills Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Flossmoor Hills Elem School is 15.5:1, which is 11% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Flossmoor Hills Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Flossmoor Hills Elem School is African American at 78.2% of enrollment, in Flossmoor, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Flossmoor Hills Elem School?
Flossmoor Hills Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (higher 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 Flossmoor Hills Elem School rank among public schools in Flossmoor?
By Resource Investment Index, Flossmoor Hills Elem School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Flossmoor, 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 Flossmoor on the city page.
Is Flossmoor Hills Elem School a good school?
Flossmoor Hills Elem School earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Illinois schools. 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 Flossmoor Sd 161?
Besides Flossmoor Hills Elem School, Flossmoor Sd 161 also operates Parker Junior High School (822 students), Western Avenue Elem School (499 students), and Heather Hill Elem School (319 students). See the Flossmoor Sd 161 district page for the complete list.
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