- Enrollment
- 741
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Arlington Heights, IL
Juliette Low Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Juliette Low Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 171377001722
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Juliette Low Elem School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #5 of 9
- elementary schools in Arlington Heights · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 274
- students enrolled
Juliette Low Elem School has class sizes smaller than 82% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Juliette Low Elem School ranks #5 of 9 elementary schools in Arlington Heights, IL.
School address
District: Comm Cons Sd 59 · Illinois
NCES ID 171377001722 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Juliette Low Elem School held near 275 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 25.6 → 29.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 171377001722 · Arlington Heights, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
274 enr · 11:1 · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Grove Jr High School (741 students)
Juliette Low Elem School held near 275 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 25.6 → 29.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Juliette Low Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Grove Jr High
Grove Jr High School
741 students
- Friendship Jr
Friendship Jr High School
633 students
- Holmes Jr High
Holmes Jr High School
459 students
- Salt Creek Ele
Salt Creek Elem School
410 students
- Clearmont Elem
Clearmont Elem School
408 students
- This school 274
Juliette Low Elem School
274 students
What this shows Juliette Low Elem School reports 274 students on the CCD universe file.
How Juliette Low Elem School compares
Juliette Low Elem School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11:1 | ▼ 21% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 274 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11:1
Leaner classes than 83% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
274
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
11:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 18% in Illinois - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
32.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$24,948
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
3
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 45.6%
White 33.6%
Asian 11.7%
African American 5.1%
Two or More 3.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 45.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.2, Juliette Low Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Comm Cons Sd 59 reports $24,948 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Juliette Low Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grove Jr High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Friendship Jr High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Holmes Jr High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Salt Creek Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clearmont Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Juliette Low Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 633
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 459
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 410
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 408
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 16.4:1 students per teacher
Westgate Elem School
Standard public school
633 students 13.5:1 students per teacher
Ivy Hill Elem School
Standard public school
593 students 16.5:1 students per teacher
Dryden Elem School
Standard public school
521 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Windsor Elementary School
Standard public school
490 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
Patton Elem School
Standard public school
399 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
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 (~274 students)
Frequently asked questions about Juliette Low Elem School
How many students attend Juliette Low Elem School?
Juliette Low Elem School has 274 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Arlington Heights, IL. CCD year-over-year: 270 (2022-23) → 275 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Juliette Low Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Juliette Low Elem School is 11:1, which is 21% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 30% 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 Juliette Low Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Juliette Low Elem School is Hispanic or Latino at 45.6% of enrollment, in Arlington Heights, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Juliette Low Elem School?
Juliette Low Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Juliette Low Elem School rank among elementary schools in Arlington Heights?
By Resource Investment Index, Juliette Low Elem School ranks #5 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.
What other schools are in Comm Cons Sd 59?
Besides Juliette Low Elem School, Comm Cons Sd 59 also operates Grove Jr High School (741 students), Friendship Jr High School (633 students), and Holmes Jr High School (459 students). See the Comm Cons Sd 59 district page for the complete list.