Enrollment
593
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Arlington Heights, IL
Ivy Hill Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Ivy Hill 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 170414000097
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ivy Hill Elem School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #9 of 9
- elementary schools in Arlington Heights · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.1:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 593
- students enrolled
Ivy Hill Elem School has class sizes larger than 82% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ivy Hill Elem School ranks #9 of 9 elementary schools in Arlington Heights, IL.
School address
District: Arlington Heights Sd 25 · Illinois
NCES ID 170414000097 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.1:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+15% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ivy Hill Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ivy Hill Elem School
Ivy Hill Elem School is a mid-sized elementary school in Arlington Heights, Illinois, enrolling 593 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 593 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by White (47%) and Asian (36%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 63/100).
16.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Arlington Heights's elementary schools, it stands alongside Olive-Mary Stitt School (671 students): Ivy Hill Elem School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16.1:1 vs 16:1).
Arlington Heights Sd 25 also operates Thomas Middle School (1,024 students) and South Middle School (812 students) alongside Ivy Hill 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 Ivy Hill Elem School compares
Ivy Hill 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 | 16.1:1 | ▲ 15% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 593 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
593
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 82% in Illinois - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
16.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$17,811
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 593 Top 21% in Illinois - larger than 79% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 36.0
Students per teacher 16.1:1 +15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 170414000097
Student demographics
White 47.0%
Asian 36.1%
Hispanic or Latino 14.5%
African American 1.5%
Two or More 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 47.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.7, Ivy Hill Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 16.2%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Arlington Heights Sd 25, which includes Ivy Hill Elem School.
$17,811
Per student
+5%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+7%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 69.9%
State 24.8%
Federal 5.3%
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 Ivy Hill Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Olive-Mary Stitt School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Westgate Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dryden Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ivy Hill Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,024
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 812
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 671
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 633
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 521
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar elementary schools in Arlington Heights
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Olive-Mary Stitt School
Standard public school
671 students 16:1 students per teacher
Westgate Elem School
Standard public school
633 students 12.5:1 students per teacher
Dryden Elem School
Standard public school
521 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
Windsor Elementary School
Standard public school
490 students 11.5:1 students per teacher
Patton Elem School
Standard public school
399 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
J W Riley Elem School
Standard public school
319 students 10.7:1 students per teacher
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Frequently asked questions about Ivy Hill Elem School
How many students attend Ivy Hill Elem School?
Ivy Hill Elem School has 593 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Arlington Heights, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ivy Hill Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ivy Hill Elem School is 16.1:1, which is 15% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ivy Hill Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Ivy Hill Elem School is White at 47.0% of enrollment, in Arlington Heights, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ivy Hill Elem School?
Ivy Hill Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical 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 Ivy Hill Elem School rank among elementary schools in Arlington Heights?
By Resource Investment Index, Ivy Hill Elem School ranks #9 of 9 elementary schools in Arlington Heights, 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 Arlington Heights on the city page.
Is Ivy Hill Elem School a good school?
Ivy Hill Elem School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Arlington Heights Sd 25?
Besides Ivy Hill Elem School, Arlington Heights Sd 25 also operates Thomas Middle School (1,024 students), South Middle School (812 students), and Olive-Mary Stitt School (671 students). See the Arlington Heights Sd 25 district page for the complete list.