- Enrollment
- 401
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Glendale Heights, IL
Glenside Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Glenside Middle 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 173297003415
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 20
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Glenside Middle 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 5
- elementary schools in Glendale Heights · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 732
- students enrolled
Glenside Middle School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Glenside Middle School ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in Glendale Heights, IL.
School address
District: Queen Bee Sd 16 · Illinois
NCES ID 173297003415 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD universe card
School universe 173297003415 · Glendale Heights, IL Elementary · MID · TRAD
732 enr · 13.1:1 · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Americana Elementary School (401 students)
Resource Investment Index #1 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 →
Glenside Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Glenside Middle School
732 students
- Americana Elem
Americana Elementary School
401 students
- Glen Hill Elem
Glen Hill Elementary School
398 students
- Queen Bee Scho 77
Queen Bee School
77 students
What this shows Glenside Middle School reports 732 students on the CCD universe file.
How Glenside Middle School compares
Glenside Middle 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 | 13.1:1 | ▼ 6% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 732 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
732
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 44% in Illinois - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
32.0%
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
36
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 43.4%
White 24.6%
Asian 23.2%
African American 6.4%
Two or More 2.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 43.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.3, Glenside Middle School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Queen Bee Sd 16, which includes Glenside Middle 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 Glenside Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Americana Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Glen Hill Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Queen Bee School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Glenside Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 398
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- 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.
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
Glen Hill Elementary School
Standard public school
398 students 12.4:1 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 (~732 students)
Frequently asked questions about Glenside Middle School
How many students attend Glenside Middle School?
Glenside Middle School has 732 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Glendale Heights, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Glenside Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Glenside Middle School is 13.1:1, which is 6% 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 Glenside Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Glenside Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 43.4% of enrollment, in Glendale Heights, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Glenside Middle School?
Glenside Middle 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 Glenside Middle School rank among elementary schools in Glendale Heights?
By Resource Investment Index, Glenside Middle School ranks #1 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 Glenside Middle School, Queen Bee Sd 16 also operates Americana Elementary School (401 students), Glen Hill Elementary School (398 students), and Queen Bee School (77 students). See the Queen Bee Sd 16 district page for the complete list.
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