- Enrollment
- 682
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Melrose Park, IL
Melrose Park Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Melrose Park Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 172511002743
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 7
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Melrose Park Elem School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #4 of 6
- public schools in Melrose Park · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 602
- students enrolled
Melrose Park Elem School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Melrose Park Elem School ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Melrose Park, IL.
School address
District: Maywood-Melrose Park-Broadview 89 · Illinois
NCES ID 172511002743 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Melrose Park Elem School held near 634 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 42.5 → 42.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 172511002743 · Melrose Park, IL Other · MID · TRAD
602 enr · 14.3:1 · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Stevenson Middle School (682 students)
Melrose Park Elem School held near 634 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE held 42.5 → 42.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Melrose Park Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Stevenson Midd
Stevenson Middle School
682 students
- This school
Melrose Park Elem School
602 students
- Irving Middle
Irving Middle School
515 students
- Lincoln Elem S
Lincoln Elem School
431 students
- Garfield Elem
Garfield Elem School
411 students
- Jane Addams El
Jane Addams Elem School
385 students
What this shows Melrose Park Elem School reports 602 students on the CCD universe file.
How Melrose Park Elem School compares
Melrose Park 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 | 14.3:1 | ▲ 2% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 602 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
602
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 61% in Illinois - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
37.2%
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
$20,096
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 301 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 95.7%
African American 2.7%
White 0.7%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Two or More 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 95.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 8.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 8.3, Melrose Park Elem School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Maywood-Melrose Park-Broadview 89 reports $20,096 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Melrose Park Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stevenson Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Irving Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Garfield Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jane Addams Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Melrose Park Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 515
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 431
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 411
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 385
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar other schools in Melrose Park
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~602 students)
Frequently asked questions about Melrose Park Elem School
How many students attend Melrose Park Elem School?
Melrose Park Elem School has 602 students enrolled. It is a public school in Melrose Park, IL. CCD year-over-year: 629 (2022-23) → 634 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Melrose Park Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Melrose Park Elem School is 14.3:1, which is 2% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Melrose Park Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Melrose Park Elem School is Hispanic or Latino at 95.7% of enrollment, in Melrose Park, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Melrose Park Elem School?
Melrose Park Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Melrose Park Elem School rank among public schools in Melrose Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Melrose Park Elem School ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Melrose Park, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Melrose Park on the city page.
What other schools are in Maywood-Melrose Park-Broadview 89?
Besides Melrose Park Elem School, Maywood-Melrose Park-Broadview 89 also operates Stevenson Middle School (682 students), Irving Middle School (515 students), and Lincoln Elem School (431 students). See the Maywood-Melrose Park-Broadview 89 district page for the complete list.