- Enrollment
- 663
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Highland Park, IL
Indian Trail Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Indian Trail Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 64/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 170011902183
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Indian Trail Elem School earns 64/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #5 of 6
- elementary schools in Highland Park · Resource Index
- 64
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.8:1
- students per teacher
- 472
- students enrolled
Indian Trail Elem School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Indian Trail Elem School ranks #5 of 6 elementary schools in Highland Park, IL.
School address
District: North Shore Sd 112 · Illinois
NCES ID 170011902183 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Indian Trail Elem School held near 491 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 37.9 → 39.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+15 students YoY 170011902183 · Highland Park, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
472 enr · 12.8:1 · RII 64
Nearest enrollment peer: Edgewood Middle School (663 students)
Indian Trail Elem School held near 491 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount). Teacher FTE added 37.9 → 39.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Indian Trail Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Edgewood Middl
Edgewood Middle School
663 students
- Northwood Midd
Northwood Middle School
540 students
- Oak Terrace El
Oak Terrace Elem School
494 students
- This school
Indian Trail Elem School
472 students
- Wayne Thomas E
Wayne Thomas Elem School
449 students
- Sherwood Elem
Sherwood Elem School
342 students
What this shows Indian Trail Elem School reports 472 students on the CCD universe file.
How Indian Trail Elem School compares
Indian Trail Elem School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.8:1 | ▼ 9% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 472 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
472
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 39% in Illinois - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
10.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$24,799
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
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.
Student demographics
White 81.1%
Hispanic or Latino 8.3%
Two or More 4.7%
Asian 3.6%
African American 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 81.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.1, Indian Trail Elem School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for North Shore Sd 112 reports $24,799 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Indian Trail Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edgewood Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northwood Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oak Terrace Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wayne Thomas Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sherwood Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Indian Trail Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 540
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
- Enrollment
- 494
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
- Enrollment
- 449
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 342
- Students per teacher
- 9:1
- Resource Index
- 69/100
Similar elementary schools in Highland Park
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Wayne Thomas Elem School
Standard public school
449 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
Sherwood Elem School
Standard public school
342 students 9:1 students per teacher
Ravinia Elem School
Standard public school
285 students 13:1 students per teacher
Braeside Elem School
Standard public school
260 students 11.8:1 students per teacher
Red Oak Elem School
Standard public school
225 students 10.2:1 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 (~472 students)
Frequently asked questions about Indian Trail Elem School
How many students attend Indian Trail Elem School?
Indian Trail Elem School has 472 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Highland Park, IL. CCD year-over-year: 476 (2022-23) → 491 (2023-24), nearly flat (+15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Indian Trail Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Indian Trail Elem School is 12.8:1, which is 9% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 18% 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 Indian Trail Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Indian Trail Elem School is White at 81.1% of enrollment, in Highland Park, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Indian Trail Elem School?
Indian Trail Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 64/100 (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 Indian Trail Elem School rank among elementary schools in Highland Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Indian Trail Elem School ranks #5 of 6 elementary schools in Highland Park, 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 Highland Park on the city page.
What other schools are in North Shore Sd 112?
Besides Indian Trail Elem School, North Shore Sd 112 also operates Edgewood Middle School (663 students), Northwood Middle School (540 students), and Oak Terrace Elem School (494 students). See the North Shore Sd 112 district page for the complete list.