- Enrollment
- 237
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Palos Heights, IL
Navajo Heights Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Navajo Heights Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 173057003176
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 65
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Navajo Heights Elem School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Palos Heights · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.5:1
- students per teacher
- 174
- students enrolled
Navajo Heights Elem School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Navajo Heights Elem School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Palos Heights, IL.
School address
District: Palos Heights Sd 128 · Illinois
NCES ID 173057003176 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Navajo Heights Elem School grew from 156 students in 2022-23 to 167 in 2023-24 (+7.1%).
Teacher FTE added 12.0 → 12.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+11 students YoY 173057003176 · Palos Heights, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
174 enr · 14.5:1 · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Chippewa Elem School (237 students)
Navajo Heights Elem School grew from 156 students in 2022-23 to 167 in 2023-24 (+7.1%). Teacher FTE added 12.0 → 12.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Navajo Heights Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Chippewa Elem
Chippewa Elem School
237 students
- Independence J
Independence Jr High School
236 students
- Indian Hill
Indian Hill
183 students
- This school
Navajo Heights Elem School
174 students
What this shows Navajo Heights Elem School reports 174 students on the CCD universe file.
How Navajo Heights Elem School compares
Navajo Heights Elem School is a growing 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 | 14.5:1 | ▲ 4% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 174 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
174
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 63% in Illinois - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
11.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$17,650
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
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.
Student-body diversity index 39.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.0, Navajo Heights Elem School is about as mixed as the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Palos Heights Sd 128 reports $17,650 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Navajo Heights Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chippewa Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Independence Jr High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Indian Hill | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Navajo Heights Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 236
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 183
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar elementary schools in Palos Heights
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 (~174 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.5:1)
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 an elementary school in Palos Heights, IL. CCD year-over-year: 156 (2022-23) → 167 (2023-24), up 11.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Navajo Heights Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Navajo Heights Elem School is 14.5:1, which is 4% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
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% of enrollment, 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 52/100 (higher 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 Navajo Heights Elem School rank among elementary schools in Palos Heights?
By Resource Investment Index, Navajo Heights Elem School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Palos Heights, 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 Palos Heights on the city page.
What other schools are in Palos Heights Sd 128?
Besides Navajo Heights Elem School, Palos Heights Sd 128 also operates Chippewa Elem School (237 students), Independence Jr High School (236 students), and Indian Hill (183 students). See the Palos Heights Sd 128 district page for the complete list.