- Enrollment
- 677
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Orland Park, IL
High Point Elem School
Federal NCES profile for High Point Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 173022003127
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
High Point Elem School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Illinois schools.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Orland Park · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.3:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 504
- students enrolled
High Point Elem School has class sizes larger than 82% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, High Point Elem School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Orland Park, IL.
School address
District: Orland Sd 135 · Illinois
NCES ID 173022003127 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
High Point Elem School held near 476 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 31.8 → 30.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 173022003127 · Orland Park, IL Elementary · MID · TRAD
504 enr · 16.3:1 · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Jerling Junior High School (677 students)
High Point Elem School held near 476 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 31.8 → 30.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
High Point Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jerling Junior
Jerling Junior High School
677 students
- Century Junior
Century Junior High School
636 students
- Liberty Elem S
Liberty Elem School
627 students
- Meadow Ridge S
Meadow Ridge School
554 students
- Orland Jr High
Orland Jr High School
524 students
- This school
High Point Elem School
504 students
What this shows High Point Elem School reports 504 students on the CCD universe file.
How High Point Elem School compares
High Point 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 | 16.3:1 | ▲ 16% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 504 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
504
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 82% in Illinois - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
11.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$18,852
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
2
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 70.0%
Hispanic or Latino 14.9%
African American 5.4%
Asian 5.4%
Two or More 4.4%
Largest group: White at 70.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.0, High Point Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Orland Sd 135 reports $18,852 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How High Point Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jerling Junior High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Century Junior High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Liberty Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Meadow Ridge School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Orland Jr High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to High Point Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 636
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 627
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 554
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 524
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar elementary schools in Orland Park
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~504 students)
Frequently asked questions about High Point Elem School
How many students attend High Point Elem School?
High Point Elem School has 504 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Orland Park, IL. CCD year-over-year: 475 (2022-23) → 476 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at High Point Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at High Point Elem School is 16.3:1, which is 16% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of High Point Elem School?
The largest demographic group at High Point Elem School is White at 70.0% of enrollment, in Orland Park, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for High Point Elem School?
High Point Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 High Point Elem School rank among elementary schools in Orland Park?
By Resource Investment Index, High Point Elem School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Orland Park, 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 Orland Park on the city page.
What other schools are in Orland Sd 135?
Besides High Point Elem School, Orland Sd 135 also operates Jerling Junior High School (677 students), Century Junior High School (636 students), and Liberty Elem School (627 students). See the Orland Sd 135 district page for the complete list.