Enrollment
325
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Morton Grove, IL
Hynes Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Hynes Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 172682002868
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hynes Elem School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Morton Grove · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.5:1
- students per teacher
- 325
- students enrolled
Hynes Elem School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hynes Elem School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Morton Grove, IL.
School address
District: Golf Esd 67 · Illinois
NCES ID 172682002868 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.5:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hynes Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hynes Elem School
Hynes Elem School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Morton Grove, Illinois, enrolling 325 students.
At 13.5:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Illinois median, within a few percentage points of the 14:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
With 325 students, its enrollment sits close to the Illinois median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by White (39%) and Asian (34%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 71/100).
17.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Morton Grove's public schools, it stands alongside Park View Elem School (885 students): Hynes Elem School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (13.5:1 vs 13:1).
Its district, Golf Esd 67, also runs Golf Middle School (306 students).
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 Hynes Elem School compares
Hynes 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 | 13.5:1 | ▼ 4% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 325 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
325
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 49% in Illinois - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$18,283
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
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 38.8%
Asian 33.5%
Two or More 10.8%
Hispanic or Latino 9.2%
African American 6.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 38.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.2, Hynes Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Golf Esd 67, which includes Hynes Elem School.
$18,283
Per student
+7%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+10%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 75.1%
State 19.9%
Federal 5.0%
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 Hynes Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golf Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hynes Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 306
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar other schools in Morton Grove
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other 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 (~325 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.5:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Hynes Elem School
How many students attend Hynes Elem School?
Hynes Elem School has 325 students enrolled. It is a public school in Morton Grove, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hynes Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hynes Elem School is 13.5:1, which is 4% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 14% 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 Hynes Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Hynes Elem School is White at 38.8% of enrollment, in Morton Grove, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hynes Elem School?
Hynes Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical 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 Hynes Elem School rank among public schools in Morton Grove?
By Resource Investment Index, Hynes Elem School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Morton Grove, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Morton Grove on the city page.
Is Hynes Elem School a good school?
Hynes Elem School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools. 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 Golf Esd 67?
Besides Hynes Elem School, Golf Esd 67 also operates Golf Middle School (306 students). See the Golf Esd 67 district page for the complete list.
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