- Enrollment
- 653
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 173822003912
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 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 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Illinois schools.
- #2 of 4
- elementary schools in Frankfort · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.6:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 466
- students enrolled
Indian Trail Elem School has class sizes larger than 84% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Indian Trail Elem School ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Frankfort, IL.
School address
District: Summit Hill Sd 161 · Illinois
NCES ID 173822003912 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD universe card
School universe 173822003912 · Frankfort, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
466 enr · 16.6:1 · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Dr Julian Rogus School (653 students)
Resource Investment Index #2 of 4 elementary schools in Frankfort. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. 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
- Dr Julian Rogu
Dr Julian Rogus School
653 students
- Summit Hill Ju
Summit Hill Junior High School
566 students
- Walker Interme
Walker Intermediate School
554 students
- This school
Indian Trail Elem School
466 students
- Frankfort Squa 175
Frankfort Square Elem School
175 students
- Arbury Hills E 164
Arbury Hills Elem School
164 students
What this shows Indian Trail Elem School reports 466 students on the CCD universe file.
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 | 16.6:1 | ▲ 19% | 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
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
466
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 84% in Illinois - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
15.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$19,549
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
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.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Summit Hill Sd 161, which includes Indian Trail Elem School.
$19,549
Per student
+7%
vs Illinois
Avg $18,196
+11%
vs U.S.
Avg $17,658
Revenue mix
Local 69.8%
State 26.0%
Federal 4.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2022-23 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 | Lower S:T ratio |
| Summit Hill Junior High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Walker Intermediate School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Frankfort Square Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Arbury Hills 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
- 566
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 554
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- 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.
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 (~466 students)
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 16.6:1, which is 19% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
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 42/100 (typical 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 Frankfort?
By Resource Investment Index, Indian Trail Elem School ranks #2 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.
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.
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