- Enrollment
- 947
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Oak Park, IL
Irving Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Irving 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 172925003063
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Irving Elem School earns 64/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #3 of 4
- elementary schools in Oak Park · Resource Index
- 64
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.6:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 509
- students enrolled
Irving Elem School has class sizes smaller than 76% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Irving Elem School ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Oak Park, IL.
School address
District: Oak Park Esd 97 · Illinois
NCES ID 172925003063 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD universe card
School universe 172925003063 · Oak Park, IL Elementary · MID · TRAD
509 enr · 11.6:1 · RII 64
Nearest enrollment peer: Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School (947 students)
Resource Investment Index #3 of 4 elementary schools in Oak Park. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Irving Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Gwendolyn Broo
Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School
947 students
- Percy Julian M
Percy Julian Middle School
927 students
- Abraham Lincol
Abraham Lincoln Elem School
580 students
- Longfellow Ele
Longfellow Elem School
524 students
- Oliver W Holme
Oliver W Holmes Elem School
513 students
- This school
Irving Elem School
509 students
What this shows Irving Elem School reports 509 students on the CCD universe file.
How Irving Elem School compares
Irving 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 | 509 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.6:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
509
Bigger than 63% 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 24% in Illinois - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
12.6%
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
$23,483
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
2
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 52.2%
Hispanic or Latino 15.4%
African American 14.8%
Two or More 13.0%
Asian 4.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 52.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.3, Irving Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Oak Park Esd 97, which includes Irving Elem School.
$23,483
Per student
+29%
vs Illinois
Avg $18,196
+33%
vs U.S.
Avg $17,658
Revenue mix
Local 67.4%
State 29.7%
Federal 2.9%
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 Irving Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Percy Julian Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Abraham Lincoln Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Longfellow Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oliver W Holmes Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Irving Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 927
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 580
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 524
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 513
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Similar elementary schools in Oak Park
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 (~509 students)
Frequently asked questions about Irving Elem School
How many students attend Irving Elem School?
Irving Elem School has 509 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Oak Park, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Irving Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Irving 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 Irving Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Irving Elem School is White at 52.2% of enrollment, in Oak Park, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Irving Elem School?
Irving 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 Irving Elem School rank among elementary schools in Oak Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Irving Elem School ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Oak 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 Oak Park on the city page.
What other schools are in Oak Park Esd 97?
Besides Irving Elem School, Oak Park Esd 97 also operates Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School (947 students), Percy Julian Middle School (927 students), and Abraham Lincoln Elem School (580 students). See the Oak Park Esd 97 district page for the complete list.
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