Enrollment
581
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Glen Ellyn, IL
Forest Glen Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Forest Glen Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 171680001984
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Forest Glen Elem School earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Glen Ellyn · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.9:1
- students per teacher
- 581
- students enrolled
Forest Glen Elem School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Forest Glen Elem School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Glen Ellyn, IL.
School address
District: Glen Ellyn Sd 41 · Illinois
NCES ID 171680001984 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
39.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.9:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+6% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Forest Glen Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Forest Glen Elem School
Forest Glen Elem School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Glen Ellyn, Illinois, enrolling 581 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 581 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by headcount.
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 White (61%) and Hispanic or Latino (16%) (diversity index 58/100).
11.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Glen Ellyn's public schools, it stands alongside Churchill Elem School (618 students): Forest Glen Elem School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.9:1 vs 13.7:1).
Glen Ellyn Sd 41 also operates Hadley Junior High School (1,143 students) and Churchill Elem School (618 students) alongside Forest Glen 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 Forest Glen Elem School compares
Forest Glen 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 | 14.9:1 | ▲ 6% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 581 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
581
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 68% in Illinois - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
11.4%
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
$18,481
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
1
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 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
White 60.6%
Hispanic or Latino 16.4%
Asian 16.2%
Two or More 4.6%
African American 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 60.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.7, Forest Glen Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Glen Ellyn Sd 41, which includes Forest Glen Elem School.
$18,481
Per student
+8%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 71.9%
State 23.2%
Federal 4.9%
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 Forest Glen Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hadley Junior High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Churchill Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Benjamin Franklin Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Abraham Lincoln Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Forest Glen Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,143
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 618
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 581
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 559
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Similar other schools in Glen Ellyn
2 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 (~581 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Forest Glen Elem School
How many students attend Forest Glen Elem School?
Forest Glen Elem School has 581 students enrolled. It is a public school in Glen Ellyn, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Forest Glen Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Forest Glen Elem School is 14.9:1, which is 6% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Forest Glen Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Forest Glen Elem School is White at 60.6% of enrollment, in Glen Ellyn, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Forest Glen Elem School?
Forest Glen 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 Forest Glen Elem School rank among schools in Glen Ellyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Forest Glen Elem School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Glen Ellyn, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Glen Ellyn on the city page.
Is Forest Glen Elem School a good school?
Forest Glen Elem School earns 61/100 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 Glen Ellyn Sd 41?
Besides Forest Glen Elem School, Glen Ellyn Sd 41 also operates Hadley Junior High School (1,143 students), Churchill Elem School (618 students), and Benjamin Franklin Elem School (581 students). See the Glen Ellyn Sd 41 district page for the complete list.
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