Enrollment
472
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.8:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-9% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Indian Trail Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Indian Trail Elem School
Indian Trail Elem School is a mid-sized elementary school in Highland Park, Illinois, enrolling 472 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.8:1 puts it in the smaller third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 472 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 97% of the 3,845 Illinois schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Its student body is predominantly White (81% of enrollment) (diversity index 33/100).
10.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding North Shore Sd 112 spends $24,027 per pupil, 41% above the Illinois average, a better-resourced district than most.
Among Highland Park's elementary schools, it stands alongside Wayne Thomas Elem School (449 students): Indian Trail Elem School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12.8:1 vs 14.5:1).
North Shore Sd 112 also operates Edgewood Middle School (663 students) and Northwood Middle School (540 students) alongside Indian Trail 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 Indian Trail Elem School compares
Indian Trail 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$24,027
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for North Shore Sd 112, which includes Indian Trail Elem School.
$24,027
Per student
+41%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+45%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 72.0%
State 22.6%
Federal 5.4%
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 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
- 663
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- 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
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 (~472 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.8:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Indian Trail Elem School a good school?
Indian Trail Elem School earns 64/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. 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 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.
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