- Enrollment
- 890
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Park Ridge, IL
George B Carpenter Elem School
Federal NCES profile for George B Carpenter Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 67/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 173084003213
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
George B Carpenter Elem School earns 67/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of Illinois schools.
- #2 of 5
- elementary schools in Park Ridge · Resource Index
- 67
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.4:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 435
- students enrolled
George B Carpenter Elem School has class sizes smaller than 78% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, George B Carpenter Elem School ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Park Ridge, IL.
School address
District: Park Ridge Ccsd 64 · Illinois
NCES ID 173084003213 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD universe card
School universe 173084003213 · Park Ridge, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
435 enr · 11.4:1 · RII 67
Nearest enrollment peer: Emerson Middle School (890 students)
Resource Investment Index #2 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 →
George B Carpenter 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
- Eugene Field E
Eugene Field Elem School
626 students
- George Washing
George Washington Elem School
588 students
- This school
George B Carpenter Elem School
435 students
What this shows George B Carpenter Elem School reports 435 students on the CCD universe file.
How George B Carpenter Elem School compares
George B Carpenter 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 | 11.4:1 | ▼ 19% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 435 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.4:1
Leaner classes than 80% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
435
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
11.4:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 22% in Illinois - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
9.0%
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 77.5%
Hispanic or Latino 10.1%
Asian 6.4%
Two or More 4.6%
African American 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 77.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.3, George B Carpenter 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 Park Ridge Ccsd 64, which includes George B Carpenter 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 George B Carpenter 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 | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Theodore Roosevelt Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eugene Field Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| George Washington Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to George B Carpenter 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
- 626
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 588
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
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
Eugene Field Elem School
Standard public school
626 students 13:1 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
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 (~435 students)
Frequently asked questions about George B Carpenter Elem School
How many students attend George B Carpenter Elem School?
George B Carpenter Elem School has 435 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Park Ridge, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at George B Carpenter Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at George B Carpenter Elem School is 11.4:1, which is 19% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 27% 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 George B Carpenter Elem School?
The largest demographic group at George B Carpenter Elem School is White at 77.5% of enrollment, in Park Ridge, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for George B Carpenter Elem School?
George B Carpenter Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 67/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does George B Carpenter Elem School rank among elementary schools in Park Ridge?
By Resource Investment Index, George B Carpenter Elem School ranks #2 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 George B Carpenter 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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