Enrollment
174
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 173057003176
Navajo Heights Elem School — Palos Heights, IL
Federal NCES profile for Navajo Heights Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 54/100.
👥 Class size 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 65
📋 Attendance 71
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Palos Heights Sd 128 · Illinois
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
12.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13:1
vs 14.6:1 Illinois avg
-11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Navajo Heights Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Navajo Heights Elem School reports 174 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 12.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 13:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 11% below the Illinois state mean of 14.6:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 18% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 174 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 11.5% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Palos Heights Sd 128 spends $21,491 per pupil district-wide, above the Illinois average of $20,099 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 70.0% from local sources (property taxes), 23.4% from the state, and 6.6% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (C-), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Navajo Heights Elem School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Illinois state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13:1 | ▼ 11% | 14.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 174 | top 14% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
13:1
students per teacher
— 11% below state mean
Top 41% in Illinois — lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
11.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Between 10–20% — above the pre-pandemic baseline of ~15% nationally but within the current U.S. range.
Funding equity
$21,491
per pupil, district-wide
— above Illinois avg of $20,099
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 174 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.
Overview
Enrollment 174 Top 14% in Illinois — larger than 86% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 12.0
Students per teacher 13:1 -11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 173057003176
Student demographics
White 76.4%
Two or More 15.5%
African American 4.0%
Hispanic or Latino 2.3%
Asian 1.7%
Largest group: White at 76.4% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 174:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 11.5%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Palos Heights Sd 128, which includes Navajo Heights Elem School.
$21,491
Per student
+7%
vs Illinois
Avg $20,099
+10%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 70.0%
State 23.4%
Federal 6.6%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 237
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Enrollment
- 236
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Enrollment
- 183
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Navajo Heights Elem School
How many students attend Navajo Heights Elem School?
Navajo Heights Elem School has 174 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Palos Heights, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Navajo Heights Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Navajo Heights Elem School is 13:1, which is 11% lower than the Illinois average of 14.6:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Navajo Heights Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Navajo Heights Elem School is White at 76.4%. The school serves a diverse student body in Palos Heights, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Navajo Heights Elem School?
Navajo Heights Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (C-) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.