Enrollment
639
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 173042003145
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 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 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #2 of 5
- elementary schools in Palatine · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.2:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 639
- students enrolled
Hunting Ridge Elem School has class sizes larger than 83% of Illinois schools. 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
44.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.2:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+16% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hunting Ridge Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hunting Ridge Elem School
Hunting Ridge Elem School is a mid-sized elementary school in Palatine, Illinois, enrolling 639 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 639 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by White (52%) and Asian (26%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 64/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.0% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Palatine's elementary schools, it stands alongside Virginia Lake Elem School (717 students): Hunting Ridge Elem School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16.2:1 vs 14.8:1).
Palatine Ccsd 15 also operates Plum Grove Jr High School (1,128 students) and Winston Campus Jr High (847 students) alongside Hunting Ridge 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 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 | 16.2:1 | ▲ 16% | 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
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 37% 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
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 83% in Illinois - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
18.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$18,762
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
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.
Overview
Enrollment 639 Top 18% in Illinois - larger than 82% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 44.0
Students per teacher 16.2:1 +16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 173042003145
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 & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 18.0%
In-school suspensions 3
Out-of-school suspensions 4
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Palatine Ccsd 15, which includes Hunting Ridge Elem School.
$18,762
Per student
+10%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 63.0%
State 28.2%
Federal 8.9%
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 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Winston Campus Jr High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar 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 | Lower 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
- 1,128
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 847
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 772
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 717
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 679
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 14.8:1 students per teacher
Marion Jordan Elem School
Standard public school
503 students 13.5:1 students per teacher
Pleasant Hill Elem School
Standard public school
435 students 19.4:1 students per teacher
Stuart R Paddock School
Standard public school
348 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
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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 16.2:1, which is 16% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 3% higher 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 53/100 (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 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.
Is Hunting Ridge Elem School a good school?
Hunting Ridge Elem School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 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.