Enrollment
649
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 172889003028
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 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 45/100 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
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.8:1
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
50.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.8:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Glen Oaks Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Glen Oaks Elem School
Glen Oaks Elem School is a mid-sized elementary school in Hickory Hills, Illinois, enrolling 649 students.
At 13.8:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Illinois median, within a few percentage points of the 14:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Enrollment of 649 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by White (43%) and Two or More (32%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 67/100).
15.9% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
North Palos Sd 117 also operates H H Conrady Jr High School (1,047 students) and Oak Ridge Elem School (774 students) alongside Glen Oaks 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 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 | 13.8:1 | ▼ 1% | 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
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
649
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 53% in Illinois - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$16,546
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
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.
Overview
Enrollment 649 Top 17% in Illinois - larger than 83% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 50.0
Students per teacher 13.8:1 -1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 172889003028
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 & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 15.9%
In-school suspensions 2
Out-of-school suspensions 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for North Palos Sd 117, which includes Glen Oaks Elem School.
$16,546
Per student
-3%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
0%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 50.8%
State 38.8%
Federal 10.5%
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 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
- 1,047
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 774
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 449
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 431
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Next steps
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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 13.8:1, which is 1% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 12% 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 45/100 (typical 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 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. See all public schools in Hickory Hills on the city page.
Is Glen Oaks Elem School a good school?
Glen Oaks Elem School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools. 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 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.