- Enrollment
- 614
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Melrose Park, IL
Grant Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Grant Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 170576000247
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Grant Elem School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #3 of 6
- public schools in Melrose Park · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14:1
- students per teacher
- 363
- students enrolled
Grant Elem School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Grant Elem School ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Melrose Park, IL.
School address
District: Bellwood Sd 88 · Illinois
NCES ID 170576000247 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Grant Elem School held near 309 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 26.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 170576000247 · Melrose Park, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
363 enr · 14:1 · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Roosevelt Middle School (614 students)
Grant Elem School held near 309 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 26.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Grant Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Roosevelt Midd
Roosevelt Middle School
614 students
- This school
Grant Elem School
363 students
- Lincoln Elemen
Lincoln Elementary School
310 students
- Mckinley Elem
Mckinley Elem School
304 students
- Thurgood Marsh 229
Thurgood Marshall Elem School
229 students
- Early Childhoo 178
Early Childhood Center
178 students
What this shows Grant Elem School reports 363 students on the CCD universe file.
How Grant Elem School compares
Grant Elem School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14:1 | ▼ 0% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 363 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
363
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 56% in Illinois - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
29.2%
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
$20,709
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 94.5%
African American 3.0%
Two or More 2.2%
White 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 94.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.6, Grant Elem School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Bellwood Sd 88 reports $20,709 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Grant Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roosevelt Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mckinley Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Thurgood Marshall Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Early Childhood Center | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Grant Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 310
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 304
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 229
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 178
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Similar elementary schools in Melrose Park
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~363 students)
Frequently asked questions about Grant Elem School
How many students attend Grant Elem School?
Grant Elem School has 363 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Melrose Park, IL. CCD year-over-year: 301 (2022-23) → 309 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grant Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Grant Elem School is 14:1, which is 0% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Grant Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Grant Elem School is Hispanic or Latino at 94.5% of enrollment, in Melrose Park, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Grant Elem School?
Grant Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Grant Elem School rank among public schools in Melrose Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Grant Elem School ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Melrose Park, 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 Melrose Park on the city page.
What other schools are in Bellwood Sd 88?
Besides Grant Elem School, Bellwood Sd 88 also operates Roosevelt Middle School (614 students), Lincoln Elementary School (310 students), and Mckinley Elem School (304 students). See the Bellwood Sd 88 district page for the complete list.