- Enrollment
- 822
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Flossmoor, IL
Heather Hill Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Heather Hill Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 171542001850
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Heather Hill Elem School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Flossmoor · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.5:1
- students per teacher
- 319
- students enrolled
Heather Hill Elem School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Heather Hill Elem School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Flossmoor, IL.
School address
District: Flossmoor Sd 161 · Illinois
NCES ID 171542001850 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Heather Hill Elem School held near 327 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 22.8 → 21.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 171542001850 · Flossmoor, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
319 enr · 14.5:1 · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Parker Junior High School (822 students)
Heather Hill Elem School held near 327 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 22.8 → 21.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Heather Hill Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Parker Junior
Parker Junior High School
822 students
- Western Avenue
Western Avenue Elem School
499 students
- Flossmoor Hill
Flossmoor Hills Elem School
357 students
- This school 319
Heather Hill Elem School
319 students
- Serena Hills E 305
Serena Hills Elem School
305 students
What this shows Heather Hill Elem School reports 319 students on the CCD universe file.
How Heather Hill Elem School compares
Heather Hill 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 | 14.5:1 | ▲ 4% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 319 | top 60% | - | - |
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.
319
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
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
25.4%
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
$18,170
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 + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 82.4%
Hispanic or Latino 7.5%
White 6.3%
Two or More 3.4%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 82.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.0, Heather Hill Elem School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Flossmoor Sd 161 reports $18,170 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Heather Hill Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parker Junior High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Western Avenue Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Flossmoor Hills Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Serena Hills Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Heather Hill Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 499
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 357
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 305
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~319 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Heather Hill Elem School
How many students attend Heather Hill Elem School?
Heather Hill Elem School has 319 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Flossmoor, IL. CCD year-over-year: 326 (2022-23) → 327 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Heather Hill Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Heather Hill 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 Heather Hill Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Heather Hill Elem School is African American at 82.4% of enrollment, in Flossmoor, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Heather Hill Elem School?
Heather Hill Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 Heather Hill Elem School rank among public schools in Flossmoor?
By Resource Investment Index, Heather Hill Elem School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Flossmoor, 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 Flossmoor on the city page.
What other schools are in Flossmoor Sd 161?
Besides Heather Hill Elem School, Flossmoor Sd 161 also operates Parker Junior High School (822 students), Western Avenue Elem School (499 students), and Flossmoor Hills Elem School (357 students). See the Flossmoor Sd 161 district page for the complete list.