- Enrollment
- 2,665
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hanover Park, IL
Laurel Hill Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Laurel Hill Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 171371001687
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 9
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Laurel Hill Elem School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Illinois schools.
- #3 of 5
- schools in Hanover Park · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.4:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 384
- students enrolled
Laurel Hill Elem School has class sizes larger than 74% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Laurel Hill Elem School ranks #3 of 5 schools in Hanover Park, IL.
School address
NCES ID 171371001687 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-23 students YoY
Laurel Hill Elem School shrank from 429 students in 2022-23 to 406 in 2023-24 (-5.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 25.0 → 23.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-23 students YoY 171371001687 · Hanover Park, IL Other · SMALL · TRAD
384 enr · 15.4:1 · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: South Elgin High School (2,665 students)
Laurel Hill Elem School shrank from 429 students in 2022-23 to 406 in 2023-24 (-5.4%). Teacher FTE lost 25.0 → 23.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Laurel Hill Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- South Elgin Hi
South Elgin High School
2,665 students
- Elgin High Sch
Elgin High School
2,576 students
- Larkin High Sc
Larkin High School
2,174 students
- Bartlett High
Bartlett High School
2,037 students
- Streamwood Hig
Streamwood High School
1,890 students
- This school 384
Laurel Hill Elem School
384 students
What this shows Laurel Hill Elem School reports 384 students on the CCD universe file.
How Laurel Hill Elem School compares
Laurel Hill Elem School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.4:1 | ▲ 10% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 384 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
384
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 74% in Illinois - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
36.5%
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
$19,216
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
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
21
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 83.1%
White 7.8%
Asian 3.9%
African American 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.8%
Two or More 1.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 83.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.1, Laurel Hill Elem School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Sd U-46 reports $19,216 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Laurel Hill Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Elgin High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Elgin High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Larkin High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bartlett High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Streamwood High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Laurel Hill Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,576
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 2,174
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 2,037
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 1,890
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar other schools in Hanover Park
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Greenbrook Elem School
Standard public school
466 students 11.1:1 students per teacher
Horizon Elem School
Standard public school
436 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
Ontarioville Elem School
Standard public school
430 students 17.2:1 students per teacher
Parkwood Elem School
Standard public school
342 students 18:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~384 students)
Frequently asked questions about Laurel Hill Elem School
How many students attend Laurel Hill Elem School?
Laurel Hill Elem School has 384 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hanover Park, IL. CCD year-over-year: 429 (2022-23) → 406 (2023-24), down 23.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Laurel Hill Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Laurel Hill Elem School is 15.4:1, which is 10% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Laurel Hill Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Laurel Hill Elem School is Hispanic or Latino at 83.1% of enrollment, in Hanover Park, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Laurel Hill Elem School?
Laurel Hill Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower 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 Laurel Hill Elem School rank among schools in Hanover Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Laurel Hill Elem School ranks #3 of 5 schools in Hanover 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 Hanover Park on the city page.
What other schools are in Sd U-46?
Besides Laurel Hill Elem School, Sd U-46 also operates South Elgin High School (2,665 students), Elgin High School (2,576 students), and Larkin High School (2,174 students). See the Sd U-46 district page for the complete list.