- Enrollment
- 844
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 47
🌟 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
- 13.2:1
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Grantfork Upper Elementary Sch shrank from 65 students in 2022-23 to 51 in 2023-24 (-21.5%).
Teacher FTE held 5.0 → 5.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-14 students YoY 171899002177 · Highland, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
66 enr · 13.2:1 · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Highland High School (844 students)
Grantfork Upper Elementary Sch shrank from 65 students in 2022-23 to 51 in 2023-24 (-21.5%). Teacher FTE held 5.0 → 5.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Grantfork Upper Elementary Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Highland High
Highland High School
844 students
- Highland Middl
Highland Middle School
616 students
- Highland Prima
Highland Primary School
544 students
- Highland Eleme
Highland Elementary School
504 students
- Alhambra Prima 156
Alhambra Primary School
156 students
- This school 66
Grantfork Upper Elementary Sch
66 students
What this shows Grantfork Upper Elementary Sch reports 66 students on the CCD universe file.
How Grantfork Upper Elementary Sch compares
Grantfork Upper Elementary Sch is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.2:1 | ▼ 6% | 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
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
66
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 45% in Illinois - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
7.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,907
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
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.
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
District finance for Highland Cusd 5 reports $12,907 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 616
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 544
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 504
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 156
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar elementary schools in Highland
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 (~66 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 65 (2022-23) → 51 (2023-24), down 14.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grantfork Upper Elementary Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Grantfork Upper Elementary Sch is 13.2:1, which is 6% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 16% 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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.