- Enrollment
- 715
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Beach Park, IL
Howe Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Howe Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 170001000212
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Howe Elementary School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Beach Park · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.2:1
- students per teacher
- 318
- students enrolled
Howe Elementary School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Howe Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Beach Park, IL.
School address
District: Beach Park Ccsd 3 · Illinois
NCES ID 170001000212 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-64 students YoY
Howe Elementary School shrank from 398 students in 2022-23 to 334 in 2023-24 (-16.1%).
Teacher FTE held 26.3 → 26.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-64 students YoY 170001000212 · Beach Park, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
318 enr · 12.2:1 · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Beach Park Middle School (715 students)
Howe Elementary School shrank from 398 students in 2022-23 to 334 in 2023-24 (-16.1%). Teacher FTE held 26.3 → 26.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Howe Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Beach Park Mid
Beach Park Middle School
715 students
- Kenneth Murphy
Kenneth Murphy School
394 students
- This school
Howe Elementary School
318 students
- Oak Crest Scho
Oak Crest School
308 students
- Newport Elem S 261
Newport Elem School
261 students
What this shows Howe Elementary School reports 318 students on the CCD universe file.
How Howe Elementary School compares
Howe Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.2:1 | ▼ 13% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 318 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
318
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 31% in Illinois - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
53.1%
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
$18,229
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 81.1%
White 7.5%
African American 5.7%
Two or More 5.0%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 81.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.1, Howe Elementary School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Beach Park Ccsd 3 reports $18,229 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Howe Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beach Park Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kenneth Murphy School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oak Crest School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Newport Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Howe Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 394
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 308
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 261
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar elementary schools in Beach Park
1 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 (~318 students)
Frequently asked questions about Howe Elementary School
How many students attend Howe Elementary School?
Howe Elementary School has 318 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Beach Park, IL. CCD year-over-year: 398 (2022-23) → 334 (2023-24), down 64.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Howe Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Howe Elementary School is 12.2:1, which is 13% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 22% 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 Howe Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Howe Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 81.1% of enrollment, in Beach Park, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Howe Elementary School?
Howe Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Howe Elementary School rank among public schools in Beach Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Howe Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Beach Park, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Beach Park Ccsd 3?
Besides Howe Elementary School, Beach Park Ccsd 3 also operates Beach Park Middle School (715 students), Kenneth Murphy School (394 students), and Oak Crest School (308 students). See the Beach Park Ccsd 3 district page for the complete list.