- Enrollment
- 1,047
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hickory Hills, IL
Glen Oaks Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Glen Oaks Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 172889003028
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Glen Oaks Elem School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Hickory Hills · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13:1
- students per teacher
- 649
- students enrolled
Glen Oaks Elem School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Glen Oaks Elem School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Hickory Hills, IL.
School address
District: North Palos Sd 117 · Illinois
NCES ID 172889003028 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD universe card
School universe 172889003028 · Hickory Hills, IL Elementary · MID · TRAD
649 enr · 13:1 · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: H H Conrady Jr High School (1,047 students)
Resource Investment Index #1 of 3 public schools in Hickory Hills. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Glen Oaks Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- H H Conrady Jr
H H Conrady Jr High School
1,047 students
- Oak Ridge Elem
Oak Ridge Elem School
774 students
- This school
Glen Oaks Elem School
649 students
- Dr Kenneth M S
Dr Kenneth M Sorrick School
449 students
- Dorn Elementar
Dorn Elementary School
431 students
What this shows Glen Oaks Elem School reports 649 students on the CCD universe file.
How Glen Oaks Elem School compares
Glen Oaks 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 | 13:1 | ▼ 7% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 649 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
649
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
13:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 42% in Illinois - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
15.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$17,694
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 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 43.1%
Two or More 32.2%
Hispanic or Latino 20.6%
Asian 2.2%
African American 1.8%
Largest group: White at 43.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.7, Glen Oaks Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for North Palos Sd 117, which includes Glen Oaks Elem School.
$17,694
Per student
-3%
vs Illinois
Avg $18,196
+0%
vs U.S.
Avg $17,658
Revenue mix
Local 50.8%
State 38.8%
Federal 10.5%
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 Oaks Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| H H Conrady Jr High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oak Ridge Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dr Kenneth M Sorrick School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dorn Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Glen Oaks Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 774
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 449
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 431
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~649 students)
Frequently asked questions about Glen Oaks Elem School
How many students attend Glen Oaks Elem School?
Glen Oaks Elem School has 649 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hickory Hills, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Glen Oaks Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Glen Oaks Elem School is 13:1, which is 7% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 17% 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 Oaks Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Glen Oaks Elem School is White at 43.1% of enrollment, in Hickory Hills, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Glen Oaks Elem School?
Glen Oaks Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical 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 Oaks Elem School rank among public schools in Hickory Hills?
By Resource Investment Index, Glen Oaks Elem School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Hickory Hills, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in North Palos Sd 117?
Besides Glen Oaks Elem School, North Palos Sd 117 also operates H H Conrady Jr High School (1,047 students), Oak Ridge Elem School (774 students), and Dr Kenneth M Sorrick School (449 students). See the North Palos Sd 117 district page for the complete list.
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