- Enrollment
- 2,665
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Streamwood, IL
Heritage Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Heritage Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 171371001709
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Heritage Elem School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Streamwood · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.8:1
- students per teacher
- 359
- students enrolled
Heritage Elem School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Heritage Elem School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Streamwood, IL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Heritage Elem School held near 375 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 28.5 → 25.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 171371001709 · Streamwood, IL Other · SMALL · TRAD
359 enr · 12.8:1 · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: South Elgin High School (2,665 students)
Heritage Elem School held near 375 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 28.5 → 25.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Heritage Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- South Elgin Hi
South Elgin High School
2,665 students
- Elgin High Sch
Elgin High School
2,576 students
- Larkin High Sc
Larkin High School
2,174 students
- Bartlett High
Bartlett High School
2,037 students
- Streamwood Hig
Streamwood High School
1,890 students
- This school 359
Heritage Elem School
359 students
What this shows Heritage Elem School reports 359 students on the CCD universe file.
How Heritage Elem School compares
Heritage 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 | 12.8:1 | ▼ 9% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 359 | top 52% | - | - |
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.
359
Bigger than 41% 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
41.5%
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
$19,216
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 66.0%
African American 13.6%
White 12.8%
Asian 3.1%
Two or More 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 66.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.8, Heritage Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Sd U-46 reports $19,216 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Heritage Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Elgin High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Elgin High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Larkin High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bartlett High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Streamwood High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Heritage Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,576
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 2,174
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 2,037
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 1,890
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar other schools in Streamwood
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~359 students)
Frequently asked questions about Heritage Elem School
How many students attend Heritage Elem School?
Heritage Elem School has 359 students enrolled. It is a public school in Streamwood, IL. CCD year-over-year: 388 (2022-23) → 375 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Heritage Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Heritage Elem 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 Heritage Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Heritage Elem School is Hispanic or Latino at 66.0% of enrollment, in Streamwood, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Heritage Elem School?
Heritage Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower 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 Heritage Elem School rank among schools in Streamwood?
By Resource Investment Index, Heritage Elem School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Streamwood, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Streamwood on the city page.
What other schools are in Sd U-46?
Besides Heritage Elem School, Sd U-46 also operates South Elgin High School (2,665 students), Elgin High School (2,576 students), and Larkin High School (2,174 students). See the Sd U-46 district page for the complete list.