- Enrollment
- 2,665
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bartlett, IL
Nature Ridge Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Nature Ridge Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 171371003644
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 24
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Nature Ridge Elem School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #4 of 5
- elementary schools in Bartlett · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 458
- students enrolled
Nature Ridge Elem School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Nature Ridge Elem School ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in Bartlett, IL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Nature Ridge Elem School held near 472 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 31.0 → 33.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+15 students YoY 171371003644 · Bartlett, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
458 enr · 14.8:1 · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: South Elgin High School (2,665 students)
Nature Ridge Elem School held near 472 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount). Teacher FTE added 31.0 → 33.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Nature Ridge 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 458
Nature Ridge Elem School
458 students
What this shows Nature Ridge Elem School reports 458 students on the CCD universe file.
How Nature Ridge Elem School compares
Nature Ridge 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 | 14.8:1 | ▲ 6% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 458 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
458
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 67% in Illinois - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
30.3%
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
$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
2
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 31.7%
White 30.8%
Hispanic or Latino 29.0%
African American 3.9%
Two or More 3.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Largest group: Asian at 31.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.8, Nature Ridge Elem School is more 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 Nature Ridge 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 | Higher 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Nature Ridge 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 elementary schools in Bartlett
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Prairieview Elementary School
Standard public school
681 students 29.6:1 students per teacher
Bartlett Elem School
Standard public school
613 students 25.5:1 students per teacher
Centennial School
Standard public school
514 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
Hawk Hollow Elem School
Standard public school
283 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
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 (~458 students)
Frequently asked questions about Nature Ridge Elem School
How many students attend Nature Ridge Elem School?
Nature Ridge Elem School has 458 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bartlett, IL. CCD year-over-year: 457 (2022-23) → 472 (2023-24), nearly flat (+15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nature Ridge Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Nature Ridge Elem School is 14.8:1, which is 6% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Nature Ridge Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Nature Ridge Elem School is Asian at 31.7% of enrollment, in Bartlett, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Nature Ridge Elem School?
Nature Ridge Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Nature Ridge Elem School rank among elementary schools in Bartlett?
By Resource Investment Index, Nature Ridge Elem School ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in Bartlett, 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 Bartlett on the city page.
What other schools are in Sd U-46?
Besides Nature Ridge 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.