Enrollment
466
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Frankfort, 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 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 173822003912
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Indian Trail Elem School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of Illinois schools.
- #1 of 4
- elementary schools in Frankfort · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.6:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 466
- students enrolled
Indian Trail Elem School has class sizes smaller than 77% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Indian Trail Elem School ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Frankfort, IL.
School address
District: Summit Hill Sd 161 · Illinois
NCES ID 173822003912 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.6:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-17% 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 Frankfort, Illinois, enrolling 466 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 466 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 (64%) and Hispanic or Latino (17%) (diversity index 54/100).
15.0% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Frankfort's elementary schools, it stands alongside Chelsea Elem School (893 students): Indian Trail Elem School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (11.6:1 vs 16:1).
Summit Hill Sd 161 also operates Dr Julian Rogus School (653 students) and Summit Hill Junior High School (566 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 | 11.6:1 | ▼ 17% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 466 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.6:1
Leaner classes than 81% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
466
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
11.6:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 23% in Illinois - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
15.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$17,768
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
Enrollment 466 Top 35% in Illinois - larger than 65% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 28.0
Students per teacher 11.6:1 -17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 173822003912
Student demographics
White 64.2%
Hispanic or Latino 16.7%
African American 12.4%
Two or More 3.9%
Asian 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 64.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.3, Indian Trail Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 15.0%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Summit Hill Sd 161, which includes Indian Trail Elem School.
$17,768
Per student
+4%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+7%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 69.8%
State 26.0%
Federal 4.1%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dr Julian Rogus School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Summit Hill Junior High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Walker Intermediate School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Frankfort Square Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Arbury Hills Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar 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
- 653
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 566
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 554
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 175
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 164
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar elementary schools in Frankfort
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 466 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Frankfort, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Indian Trail Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Indian Trail Elem School is 11.6:1, which is 17% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 26% 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 64.2% of enrollment, in Frankfort, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Indian Trail Elem School?
Indian Trail Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 Frankfort?
By Resource Investment Index, Indian Trail Elem School ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Frankfort, 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 Frankfort on the city page.
Is Indian Trail Elem School a good school?
Indian Trail Elem School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of 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 Summit Hill Sd 161?
Besides Indian Trail Elem School, Summit Hill Sd 161 also operates Dr Julian Rogus School (653 students), Summit Hill Junior High School (566 students), and Walker Intermediate School (554 students). See the Summit Hill Sd 161 district page for the complete list.