Enrollment
66
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Highland, IL
Grantfork Upper Elementary Sch
Federal NCES profile for Grantfork Upper Elementary Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 171899002177
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 81
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Grantfork Upper Elementary Sch earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also one of the smallest schools in Illinois.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Highland · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13:1
- students per teacher
- 66
- students enrolled
Grantfork Upper Elementary Sch has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Grantfork Upper Elementary Sch ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Highland, IL.
School address
District: Highland Cusd 5 · Illinois
NCES ID 171899002177 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
5.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-7% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Grantfork Upper Elementary Sch compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Grantfork Upper Elementary Sch
Grantfork Upper Elementary Sch is a small elementary school in Highland, Illinois, enrolling 66 students.
At 13:1, 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.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 98% of Illinois schools, with 66 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (97% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 6/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 7.6% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Highland Cusd 5 spends $12,645 per pupil, 26% below the Illinois average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Highland's elementary schools, it stands alongside Highland Elementary School (504 students): Grantfork Upper Elementary Sch is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13:1 vs 13.5:1).
Highland Cusd 5 also operates Highland High School (844 students) and Highland Middle School (616 students) alongside Grantfork Upper Elementary Sch.
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 Grantfork Upper Elementary Sch compares
Grantfork Upper Elementary Sch 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 | 66 | top 98% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
66
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
13:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 41% in Illinois - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
7.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,645
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
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.
Overview
Enrollment 66 Top 98% in Illinois - larger than 2% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 5.0
Students per teacher 13:1 -7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 171899002177
Student demographics
White 97.0%
Hispanic or Latino 1.5%
Two or More 1.5%
Largest group: White at 97.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 5.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 5.9, Grantfork Upper Elementary Sch is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 7.6%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Highland Cusd 5, which includes Grantfork Upper Elementary Sch.
$12,645
Per student
-26%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 50.3%
State 38.7%
Federal 11.0%
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 Grantfork Upper Elementary Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highland High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Highland Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Highland Primary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Highland Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Alhambra Primary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Grantfork Upper Elementary Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 844
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 616
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 544
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 504
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 156
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar elementary schools in Highland
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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Frequently asked questions about Grantfork Upper Elementary Sch
How many students attend Grantfork Upper Elementary Sch?
Grantfork Upper Elementary Sch has 66 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Highland, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grantfork Upper Elementary Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Grantfork Upper Elementary Sch 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 Grantfork Upper Elementary Sch?
The largest demographic group at Grantfork Upper Elementary Sch is White at 97.0% of enrollment, in Highland, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Grantfork Upper Elementary Sch?
Grantfork Upper Elementary Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher 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 Grantfork Upper Elementary Sch rank among public schools in Highland?
By Resource Investment Index, Grantfork Upper Elementary Sch ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Highland, 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 Highland on the city page.
Is Grantfork Upper Elementary Sch a good school?
Grantfork Upper Elementary Sch earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also one of the smallest schools in Illinois. 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 Highland Cusd 5?
Besides Grantfork Upper Elementary Sch, Highland Cusd 5 also operates Highland High School (844 students), Highland Middle School (616 students), and Highland Primary School (544 students). See the Highland Cusd 5 district page for the complete list.
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