Enrollment
350
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Winnetka, IL
Hubbard Woods Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Hubbard Woods Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 174284004301
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 79
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hubbard Woods Elem School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of Illinois schools.
- #3 of 4
- elementary schools in Winnetka · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.9:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 350
- students enrolled
Hubbard Woods Elem School has class sizes smaller than 83% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hubbard Woods Elem School ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Winnetka, IL.
School address
District: Winnetka Sd 36 · Illinois
NCES ID 174284004301 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.9:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-22% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hubbard Woods Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hubbard Woods Elem School
Hubbard Woods Elem School is a mid-sized elementary school in Winnetka, Illinois, enrolling 350 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 10.9:1 puts it in the smaller third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 350 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 White (90% of enrollment) (diversity index 18/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 8.3% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Winnetka Sd 36 spends $31,932 per pupil, 87% above the Illinois average, a better-resourced district than most.
Among Winnetka's elementary schools, it stands alongside The Skokie School (362 students): Hubbard Woods Elem School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (10.9:1 vs 9.5:1).
Winnetka Sd 36 also operates Carleton W Washburne School (376 students) and The Skokie School (362 students) alongside Hubbard Woods 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 Hubbard Woods Elem School compares
Hubbard Woods 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 | 10.9:1 | ▼ 22% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 350 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.9:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
350
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
10.9:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 17% in Illinois - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
8.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$31,932
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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
White 90.3%
Asian 5.1%
Hispanic or Latino 4.0%
African American 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 90.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.0, Hubbard Woods Elem School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Winnetka Sd 36, which includes Hubbard Woods Elem School.
$31,932
Per student
+87%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+92%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 75.8%
State 22.8%
Federal 1.4%
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 Hubbard Woods Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carleton W Washburne School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| The Skokie School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Crow Island Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Greeley Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hubbard Woods Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 376
- Students per teacher
- 9.4:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 362
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 360
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 355
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar elementary schools in Winnetka
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~350 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Hubbard Woods Elem School
How many students attend Hubbard Woods Elem School?
Hubbard Woods Elem School has 350 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Winnetka, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hubbard Woods Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hubbard Woods Elem School is 10.9:1, which is 22% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 31% 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 Hubbard Woods Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Hubbard Woods Elem School is White at 90.3% of enrollment, in Winnetka, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hubbard Woods Elem School?
Hubbard Woods Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (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 Hubbard Woods Elem School rank among elementary schools in Winnetka?
By Resource Investment Index, Hubbard Woods Elem School ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Winnetka, 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 Winnetka on the city page.
Is Hubbard Woods Elem School a good school?
Hubbard Woods Elem School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of Illinois schools. 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 Winnetka Sd 36?
Besides Hubbard Woods Elem School, Winnetka Sd 36 also operates Carleton W Washburne School (376 students), The Skokie School (362 students), and Crow Island Elem School (360 students). See the Winnetka Sd 36 district page for the complete list.
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