- Enrollment
- 1,111
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Morton Grove, IL
Melzer School
Federal NCES profile for Melzer School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 171314005276
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Melzer School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Morton Grove · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.3:1
- students per teacher
- 395
- students enrolled
Melzer School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Melzer School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Morton Grove, IL.
School address
District: East Maine Sd 63 · Illinois
NCES ID 171314005276 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD universe card
School universe 171314005276 · Morton Grove, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
395 enr · 12.3:1 · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Gemini Middle School (1,111 students)
Resource Investment Index #3 of 3 elementary schools in Morton Grove. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Melzer School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Gemini Middle
Gemini Middle School
1,111 students
- Apollo Elem Sc
Apollo Elem School
536 students
- Mark Twain Ele
Mark Twain Elem School
489 students
- V H Nelson Ele
V H Nelson Elem School
479 students
- Washington Ele 406
Washington Elem School
406 students
- This school 395
Melzer School
395 students
What this shows Melzer School reports 395 students on the CCD universe file.
How Melzer School compares
Melzer 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 | 12.3:1 | ▼ 12% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 395 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
395
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 33% in Illinois - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
22.3%
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
$20,003
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
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 44.3%
Asian 29.9%
Hispanic or Latino 15.9%
Two or More 7.3%
African American 2.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 44.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.3, Melzer School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for East Maine Sd 63, which includes Melzer School.
$20,003
Per student
+10%
vs Illinois
Avg $18,196
+13%
vs U.S.
Avg $17,658
Revenue mix
Local 59.1%
State 31.5%
Federal 9.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2022-23 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Melzer School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gemini Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Apollo Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mark Twain Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| V H Nelson Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Washington Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Melzer School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 536
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 489
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 479
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 406
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar elementary schools in Morton Grove
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~395 students)
Frequently asked questions about Melzer School
How many students attend Melzer School?
Melzer School has 395 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Morton Grove, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Melzer School?
The student-teacher ratio at Melzer School is 12.3:1, which is 12% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 22% 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 Melzer School?
The largest demographic group at Melzer School is White at 44.3% of enrollment, in Morton Grove, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Melzer School?
Melzer School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Melzer School rank among elementary schools in Morton Grove?
By Resource Investment Index, Melzer School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Morton Grove, 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 Morton Grove on the city page.
What other schools are in East Maine Sd 63?
Besides Melzer School, East Maine Sd 63 also operates Gemini Middle School (1,111 students), Apollo Elem School (536 students), and Mark Twain Elem School (489 students). See the East Maine Sd 63 district page for the complete list.
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