- Enrollment
- 732
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Glendale Heights, IL
Glen Hill Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Glen Hill Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 173297006136
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Glen Hill Elementary School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #5 of 5
- elementary schools in Glendale Heights · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.4:1
- students per teacher
- 398
- students enrolled
Glen Hill Elementary School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Glen Hill Elementary School ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in Glendale Heights, IL.
School address
District: Queen Bee Sd 16 · Illinois
NCES ID 173297006136 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD universe card
School universe 173297006136 · Glendale Heights, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
398 enr · 12.4:1 · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Glenside Middle School (732 students)
Resource Investment Index #5 of 5 elementary schools in Glendale Heights. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Glen Hill Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Glenside Middl
Glenside Middle School
732 students
- Americana Elem
Americana Elementary School
401 students
- This school
Glen Hill Elementary School
398 students
- Queen Bee Scho 77
Queen Bee School
77 students
What this shows Glen Hill Elementary School reports 398 students on the CCD universe file.
How Glen Hill Elementary School compares
Glen Hill Elementary 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 | 12.4:1 | ▼ 11% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 398 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
398
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 34% in Illinois - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
45.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$19,754
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
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
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.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 42.5%
White 28.4%
Asian 19.6%
African American 4.8%
Two or More 3.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 42.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.6, Glen Hill Elementary School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Queen Bee Sd 16, which includes Glen Hill Elementary School.
$19,754
Per student
+9%
vs Illinois
Avg $18,196
+12%
vs U.S.
Avg $17,658
Revenue mix
Local 54.5%
State 40.4%
Federal 5.1%
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 Glen Hill Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glenside Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Americana Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Queen Bee School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Glen Hill Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 401
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 77
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Similar elementary schools in Glendale Heights
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Glenside Middle School
Standard public school
732 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
Black Hawk Elem School
Standard public school
576 students 20.6:1 students per teacher
Americana Elementary School
Standard public school
401 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
Reskin Elem School
Standard public school
294 students 8.4:1 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 (~398 students)
Frequently asked questions about Glen Hill Elementary School
How many students attend Glen Hill Elementary School?
Glen Hill Elementary School has 398 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Glendale Heights, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Glen Hill Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Glen Hill Elementary School is 12.4:1, which is 11% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 21% 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 Glen Hill Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Glen Hill Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 42.5% of enrollment, in Glendale Heights, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Glen Hill Elementary School?
Glen Hill Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower 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 Glen Hill Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Glendale Heights?
By Resource Investment Index, Glen Hill Elementary School ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in Glendale Heights, 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 Glendale Heights on the city page.
What other schools are in Queen Bee Sd 16?
Besides Glen Hill Elementary School, Queen Bee Sd 16 also operates Glenside Middle School (732 students), Americana Elementary School (401 students), and Queen Bee School (77 students). See the Queen Bee Sd 16 district page for the complete list.
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