Enrollment
181
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Tinley Park, IL
Kimberly Heights Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Kimberly Heights Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 170393000079
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kimberly Heights Elem School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #7 of 7
- schools in Tinley Park · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.5:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 181
- students enrolled
Kimberly Heights Elem School has class sizes larger than 83% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kimberly Heights Elem School ranks #7 of 7 schools in Tinley Park, IL.
School address
District: Arbor Park Sd 145 · Illinois
NCES ID 170393000079 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
11.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.5:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+18% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Kimberly Heights Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Kimberly Heights Elem School
Kimberly Heights Elem School is a small combined-grade school in Tinley Park, Illinois, enrolling 181 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 181 puts it in the smaller 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 (35%) and Hispanic or Latino (32%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 72/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.3% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Tinley Park's public schools, it stands alongside Christa Mcauliffe School (530 students): Kimberly Heights Elem School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16.5:1 vs 14.3:1).
Arbor Park Sd 145 also operates Arbor Park Middle School (520 students) and Scarlet Oak Elementary School (249 students) alongside Kimberly Heights 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 Kimberly Heights Elem School compares
Kimberly Heights 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 | 16.5:1 | ▲ 18% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 181 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.5:1
Leaner classes than 34% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
181
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
16.5:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 83% in Illinois - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
19.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$18,367
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
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 35.4%
Hispanic or Latino 31.5%
Asian 22.1%
African American 6.6%
Two or More 3.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 35.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.1, Kimberly Heights Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Arbor Park Sd 145, which includes Kimberly Heights Elem School.
$18,367
Per student
+8%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 47.1%
State 44.3%
Federal 8.6%
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 Kimberly Heights Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arbor Park Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Scarlet Oak Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Arbor Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kimberly Heights Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 520
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 249
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 232
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Similar other schools in Tinley Park
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Christa Mcauliffe School
Standard public school
530 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Millennium Elem School
Standard public school
451 students 10.5:1 students per teacher
Helen Keller Elem School
Standard public school
426 students 12.2:1 students per teacher
John a Bannes Elem School
Standard public school
421 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
Bert H Fulton School
Standard public school
404 students 10.6:1 students per teacher
Memorial Elem School
Standard public school
291 students 10:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Illinois, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~181 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.5:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Kimberly Heights Elem School
How many students attend Kimberly Heights Elem School?
Kimberly Heights Elem School has 181 students enrolled. It is a public school in Tinley Park, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kimberly Heights Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kimberly Heights Elem School is 16.5:1, which is 18% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 5% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kimberly Heights Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Kimberly Heights Elem School is White at 35.4% of enrollment, in Tinley Park, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kimberly Heights Elem School?
Kimberly Heights Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Kimberly Heights Elem School rank among schools in Tinley Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Kimberly Heights Elem School ranks #7 of 7 schools in Tinley Park, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Tinley Park on the city page.
Is Kimberly Heights Elem School a good school?
Kimberly Heights Elem School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% 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 Arbor Park Sd 145?
Besides Kimberly Heights Elem School, Arbor Park Sd 145 also operates Arbor Park Middle School (520 students), Scarlet Oak Elementary School (249 students), and Arbor Elementary School (232 students). See the Arbor Park Sd 145 district page for the complete list.
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