Enrollment
319
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 171542001850
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 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 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Flossmoor · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.8:1
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.8:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+6% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Heather Hill Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Heather Hill Elem School
Heather Hill Elem School is a mid-sized elementary school in Flossmoor, Illinois, enrolling 319 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 319 students, its enrollment sits close to the Illinois median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is predominantly African American (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 31/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Flossmoor Sd 161 also operates Parker Junior High School (822 students) and Western Avenue Elem School (499 students) alongside Heather Hill Elem School.
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 Heather Hill Elem School compares
Heather Hill Elem School on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.8:1 | ▲ 6% | 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
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 51% 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 (what these measure)
Staffing depth
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 67% in Illinois - lower ratio than 33% 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
$13,824
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints 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 + 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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Flossmoor Sd 161, which includes Heather Hill Elem School.
$13,824
Per student
-19%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 61.9%
State 29.8%
Federal 8.3%
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 Heather Hill Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parker Junior High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar 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
- 822
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 499
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 357
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 305
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Illinois, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~319 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.8:1)
Next steps
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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.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Heather Hill Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Heather Hill Elem School is 14.8:1, which is 6% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 6% 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 49/100 (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 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.
Is Heather Hill Elem School a good school?
Heather Hill Elem School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. 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 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.
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