- Enrollment
- 1,087
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Burbank, IL
Harry E Fry School
Federal NCES profile for Harry E Fry 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 173681006065
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Harry E Fry School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #5 of 6
- elementary schools in Burbank · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.8:1
- students per teacher
- 268
- students enrolled
Harry E Fry School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Harry E Fry School ranks #5 of 6 elementary schools in Burbank, IL.
School address
District: Burbank Sd 111 · Illinois
NCES ID 173681006065 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Harry E Fry School held near 331 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 21.2 → 19.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+14 students YoY 173681006065 · Burbank, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
268 enr · 12.8:1 · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Liberty Junior High School (1,087 students)
Harry E Fry School held near 331 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 21.2 → 19.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Harry E Fry School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Liberty Junior
Liberty Junior High School
1,087 students
- Luther Burbank
Luther Burbank Elem School
453 students
- Maddock Elemen 356
Maddock Elementary School
356 students
- Edward J Tobin 346
Edward J Tobin Elem School
346 students
- J B Kennedy El 295
J B Kennedy Elem School
295 students
- This school 268
Harry E Fry School
268 students
What this shows Harry E Fry School reports 268 students on the CCD universe file.
How Harry E Fry School compares
Harry E Fry 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 | 12.8:1 | ▼ 9% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 268 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
268
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 39% in Illinois - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
30.6%
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
$16,823
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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 72.4%
White 22.0%
Two or More 2.6%
African American 1.9%
Asian 1.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 72.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.6, Harry E Fry School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Burbank Sd 111 reports $16,823 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Harry E Fry School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty Junior High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Luther Burbank Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Maddock Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Edward J Tobin Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| J B Kennedy Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Harry E Fry School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 453
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 356
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 346
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 295
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar elementary schools in Burbank
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Luther Burbank Elem School
Standard public school
453 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Edward J Tobin Elem School
Standard public school
346 students 16.5:1 students per teacher
J B Kennedy Elem School
Standard public school
295 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Richard Byrd Elementary School
Standard public school
266 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
F B Mccord Elem School
Standard public school
186 students 10.9:1 students per teacher
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 (~268 students)
Frequently asked questions about Harry E Fry School
How many students attend Harry E Fry School?
Harry E Fry School has 268 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Burbank, IL. CCD year-over-year: 317 (2022-23) → 331 (2023-24), nearly flat (+14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harry E Fry School?
The student-teacher ratio at Harry E Fry School is 12.8:1, which is 9% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 18% 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 Harry E Fry School?
The largest demographic group at Harry E Fry School is Hispanic or Latino at 72.4% of enrollment, in Burbank, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Harry E Fry School?
Harry E Fry 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 Harry E Fry School rank among elementary schools in Burbank?
By Resource Investment Index, Harry E Fry School ranks #5 of 6 elementary schools in Burbank, 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 Burbank on the city page.
What other schools are in Burbank Sd 111?
Besides Harry E Fry School, Burbank Sd 111 also operates Liberty Junior High School (1,087 students), Luther Burbank Elem School (453 students), and Maddock Elementary School (356 students). See the Burbank Sd 111 district page for the complete list.