Enrollment
732
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 173297003415
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 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 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 5
- elementary schools in Glendale Heights · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.8:1
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
56.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.8:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Glenside Middle School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Glenside Middle School
Glenside Middle School is a large elementary school in Glendale Heights, Illinois, enrolling 732 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 732 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 Hispanic or Latino (43%) and White (25%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 69/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Glendale Heights's elementary schools, it stands alongside Black Hawk Elem School (576 students): Glenside Middle School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.8:1 vs 17.4:1).
Queen Bee Sd 16 also operates Americana Elementary School (401 students) and Glen Hill Elementary School (398 students) alongside Glenside Middle 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 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 | 13.8:1 | ▼ 1% | 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
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
732
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
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
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
$18,101
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
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.
Overview
Enrollment 732 Top 13% in Illinois - larger than 87% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 56.0
Students per teacher 13.8:1 -1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 173297003415
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 & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 32.0%
In-school suspensions 36
Out-of-school suspensions 8
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Queen Bee Sd 16, which includes Glenside Middle School.
$18,101
Per student
+6%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 54.5%
State 40.4%
Federal 5.1%
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 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 | Lower 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
- 401
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 398
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 77
- Students per teacher
- 25.8:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
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 17.4:1 students per teacher
Americana Elementary School
Standard public school
401 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Glen Hill Elementary School
Standard public school
398 students 12:1 students per teacher
Reskin Elem School
Standard public school
294 students 10.9:1 students per teacher
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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 13.8:1, 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 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 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 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.
Is Glenside Middle School a good school?
Glenside Middle 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 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.