Enrollment
435
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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.
- #1 of 5
- elementary schools in Park Ridge · Resource Index
- 67
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.5:1
- 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 #1 of 5 elementary schools in Park Ridge, IL.
School address
District: Park Ridge Ccsd 64 · Illinois
NCES ID 173084003213 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
38.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.5:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-18% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How George B Carpenter Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at George B Carpenter Elem School
George B Carpenter Elem School is a mid-sized elementary school in Park Ridge, Illinois, enrolling 435 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 435 students, its enrollment sits close to the Illinois median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 98% 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 (78%) and Hispanic or Latino (10%) (diversity index 38/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.0% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Park Ridge Ccsd 64 spends $22,436 per pupil, 32% above the Illinois average, a better-resourced district than most.
Among Park Ridge's elementary schools, it stands alongside Theodore Roosevelt Elem School (677 students): George B Carpenter Elem School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (11.5:1 vs 12.8:1).
Park Ridge Ccsd 64 also operates Emerson Middle School (890 students) and Lincoln Middle School (749 students) alongside George B Carpenter 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 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 | 11.5:1 | ▼ 18% | 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
11.5:1
Leaner classes than 82% 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
11.5:1
students per teacher
- 18% 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
$22,436
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
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.
Overview
Enrollment 435 Top 39% in Illinois - larger than 61% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 38.0
Students per teacher 11.5:1 -18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 173084003213
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 & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 9.0%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 2
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Park Ridge Ccsd 64, which includes George B Carpenter Elem School.
$22,436
Per student
+32%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+35%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 71.9%
State 26.0%
Federal 2.1%
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 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
- 890
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 749
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 677
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
- Enrollment
- 626
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 588
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- 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 12.8:1 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 12.7:1 students per teacher
Franklin Elementary School
Standard public school
535 students 12.5:1 students per teacher
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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 11.5:1, which is 18% 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, attendance rates. 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 #1 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.
Is George B Carpenter Elem School a good school?
George B Carpenter Elem School earns 67/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% 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 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.