- Enrollment
- 1,128
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Palatine, IL
Hunting Ridge Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Hunting Ridge Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 173042003145
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hunting Ridge Elem School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #2 of 5
- elementary schools in Palatine · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.5:1
- students per teacher
- 639
- students enrolled
Hunting Ridge Elem School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hunting Ridge Elem School ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Palatine, IL.
School address
District: Palatine Ccsd 15 · Illinois
NCES ID 173042003145 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD universe card
School universe 173042003145 · Palatine, IL Elementary · MID · TRAD
639 enr · 14.5:1 · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Plum Grove Jr High School (1,128 students)
Resource Investment Index #2 of 5 elementary schools in Palatine. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Hunting Ridge Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Plum Grove Jr
Plum Grove Jr High School
1,128 students
- Winston Campus
Winston Campus Jr High
847 students
- Lincoln Elemen
Lincoln Elementary School
772 students
- Virginia Lake
Virginia Lake Elem School
717 students
- Walter R Sundl
Walter R Sundling Jr High Sch
679 students
- This school
Hunting Ridge Elem School
639 students
What this shows Hunting Ridge Elem School reports 639 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hunting Ridge Elem School compares
Hunting Ridge 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 | 14.5:1 | ▲ 4% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 639 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
639
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 63% in Illinois - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$19,671
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
3
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 52.1%
Asian 26.1%
Hispanic or Latino 9.5%
African American 8.1%
Two or More 3.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Largest group: White at 52.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.4, Hunting Ridge Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Palatine Ccsd 15, which includes Hunting Ridge Elem School.
$19,671
Per student
+8%
vs Illinois
Avg $18,196
+11%
vs U.S.
Avg $17,658
Revenue mix
Local 63.0%
State 28.2%
Federal 8.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2022-23 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Hunting Ridge Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plum Grove Jr High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Winston Campus Jr High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Virginia Lake Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Walter R Sundling Jr High Sch | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hunting Ridge Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 847
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 772
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 717
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 679
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar elementary schools in Palatine
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Virginia Lake Elem School
Standard public school
717 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Marion Jordan Elem School
Standard public school
503 students 14:1 students per teacher
Pleasant Hill Elem School
Standard public school
435 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
Stuart R Paddock School
Standard public school
348 students 8.9:1 students per teacher
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 (~639 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Hunting Ridge Elem School
How many students attend Hunting Ridge Elem School?
Hunting Ridge Elem School has 639 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Palatine, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hunting Ridge Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hunting Ridge Elem School is 14.5:1, which is 4% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hunting Ridge Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Hunting Ridge Elem School is White at 52.1% of enrollment, in Palatine, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hunting Ridge Elem School?
Hunting Ridge Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher 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 Hunting Ridge Elem School rank among elementary schools in Palatine?
By Resource Investment Index, Hunting Ridge Elem School ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Palatine, 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 Palatine on the city page.
What other schools are in Palatine Ccsd 15?
Besides Hunting Ridge Elem School, Palatine Ccsd 15 also operates Plum Grove Jr High School (1,128 students), Winston Campus Jr High (847 students), and Lincoln Elementary School (772 students). See the Palatine Ccsd 15 district page for the complete list.
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