Enrollment
274
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 171377001722
Juliette Low Elem School — Arlington Heights, IL
Federal NCES profile for Juliette Low Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 48/100.
👥 Class size 57
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 18
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
The verdict
Juliette Low Elem School earns a D Resource Investment Index (48/100), even as it posts class sizes smaller than 85% of Illinois schools.
- D
- Resource Index · 48/100
- 10.8:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 274
- students enrolled
School address
District: Comm Cons Sd 59 · Illinois
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.8:1
vs 14.6:1 Illinois avg
-26% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Juliette Low Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Juliette Low Elem School reports 274 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 25.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 26% below the Illinois state mean of 14.6:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.7:1, it is 31% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 32.8% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Comm Cons Sd 59 spends $23,405 per pupil district-wide, above the Illinois average of $17,042 and above the national average of $16,593. Revenue comes 67.2% from local sources (property taxes), 26.6% from the state, and 6.2% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (D), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Juliette Low Elem School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Illinois state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.8:1 | ▼ 26% | 14.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 274 | top 31% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
Class size vs. every US school
Students per teacher (lower means more individual attention)
11 Among the smallest classes smaller classes than 86% of 92,598 US schools
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Source U.S. Department of Education — NCES Common Core of Data · 2024-25
School size vs. every US school
Total enrollment — where this school sits by size (neither large nor small is 'better')
274 larger than 29% of 95,891 US schools
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Source U.S. Department of Education — NCES Common Core of Data · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
10.8:1
students per teacher
— 26% below state mean
Top 15% in Illinois — lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
32.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$23,405
per pupil, district-wide
— above Illinois avg of $17,042
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
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.
Overview
Enrollment 274 Top 31% in Illinois — larger than 69% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 25.0
Students per teacher 10.8:1 -26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 171377001722
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.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 32.8%
In-school suspensions 3
Out-of-school suspensions 2
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Comm Cons Sd 59, which includes Juliette Low Elem School.
$23,405
Per student
+37%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+41%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 67.2%
State 26.6%
Federal 6.2%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 741
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Enrollment
- 633
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Enrollment
- 459
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Enrollment
- 410
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Enrollment
- 408
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
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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 a elementary school in Arlington Heights, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Juliette Low Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Juliette Low Elem School is 10.8:1, which is 26% lower than the Illinois average of 14.6:1 and 31% 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%. The school serves a diverse student body in Arlington Heights, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Juliette Low Elem School?
Juliette Low Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (D) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.
Is Juliette Low Elem School a good school?
Juliette Low Elem School earns a D Resource Investment Index (48/100), even as it posts class sizes smaller than 85% of Illinois schools. The Resource Investment Index reflects staffing, counselor access, gifted programs, and attendance reported to NCES, not test scores or academic outcomes, so treat it as a resource snapshot rather than an overall rating.