- Enrollment
- 872
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Chicago Heights, IL
Greenbriar Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Greenbriar Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 170996001221
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 96
📋 Attendance 2
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Greenbriar Elem School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #1 of 5
- schools in Chicago Heights · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.5:1
- students per teacher
- 174
- students enrolled
Greenbriar Elem School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Greenbriar Elem School ranks #1 of 5 schools in Chicago Heights, IL.
School address
District: Chicago Heights Sd 170 · Illinois
NCES ID 170996001221 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Greenbriar Elem School shrank from 196 students in 2022-23 to 183 in 2023-24 (-6.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 12.9 → 11.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-13 students YoY 170996001221 · Chicago Heights, IL Other · SMALL · TRAD
174 enr · 14.5:1 · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Chicago Heights Middle School (872 students)
Greenbriar Elem School shrank from 196 students in 2022-23 to 183 in 2023-24 (-6.6%). Teacher FTE lost 12.9 → 11.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Greenbriar Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Chicago Height
Chicago Heights Middle School
872 students
- Roosevelt Elem
Roosevelt Elem School
353 students
- Washington-Mck 286
Washington-Mckinley Elem Sch
286 students
- Garfield Elem 248
Garfield Elem School
248 students
- Kennedy Elem S 193
Kennedy Elem School
193 students
- This school 174
Greenbriar Elem School
174 students
What this shows Greenbriar Elem School reports 174 students on the CCD universe file.
How Greenbriar Elem School compares
Greenbriar Elem School 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 | 14.5:1 | ▲ 4% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 174 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
174
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 63% in Illinois - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
39.1%
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
$21,859
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors7.8 FTE
Per 22 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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 66.1%
African American 26.4%
White 7.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 66.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.8, Greenbriar Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Chicago Heights Sd 170 reports $21,859 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Greenbriar Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Heights Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington-Mckinley Elem Sch | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Garfield Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kennedy Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Greenbriar Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 353
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 286
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 248
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 193
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Similar other schools in Chicago Heights
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Roosevelt Elem School
Standard public school
353 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Washington-Mckinley Elem Sch
Standard public school
286 students 11.9:1 students per teacher
Kennedy Elem School
Standard public school
193 students 17.5:1 students per teacher
Jefferson Elem School
Standard public school
157 students 11.2:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~174 students)
Frequently asked questions about Greenbriar Elem School
How many students attend Greenbriar Elem School?
Greenbriar Elem School has 174 students enrolled. It is a public school in Chicago Heights, IL. CCD year-over-year: 196 (2022-23) → 183 (2023-24), down 13.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Greenbriar Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Greenbriar Elem School is 14.5:1, which is 4% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Greenbriar Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Greenbriar Elem School is Hispanic or Latino at 66.1% of enrollment, in Chicago Heights, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Greenbriar Elem School?
Greenbriar Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Greenbriar Elem School rank among schools in Chicago Heights?
By Resource Investment Index, Greenbriar Elem School ranks #1 of 5 schools in Chicago Heights, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Chicago Heights on the city page.
What other schools are in Chicago Heights Sd 170?
Besides Greenbriar Elem School, Chicago Heights Sd 170 also operates Chicago Heights Middle School (872 students), Roosevelt Elem School (353 students), and Washington-Mckinley Elem Sch (286 students). See the Chicago Heights Sd 170 district page for the complete list.