Enrollment
638
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Crystal Lake, IL
North Elem School
Federal NCES profile for North 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 171135001361
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Elem School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #7 of 9
- elementary schools in Crystal Lake · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 638
- students enrolled
North Elem School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Elem School ranks #7 of 9 elementary schools in Crystal Lake, IL.
School address
District: Crystal Lake Ccsd 47 · Illinois
NCES ID 171135001361 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
48.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.9:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at North Elem School
North Elem School is a mid-sized elementary school in Crystal Lake, Illinois, enrolling 638 students.
At 13.9:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Illinois median, within a few percentage points of the 14:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Enrollment of 638 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by White (64%) and Hispanic or Latino (29%) (diversity index 50/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.8% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Crystal Lake's elementary schools, it stands alongside Coventry Elem School (629 students): North Elem School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (13.9:1 vs 13.2:1).
Crystal Lake Ccsd 47 also operates Hannah Beardsley Middle School (829 students) and Lundahl Middle School (797 students) alongside North Elem School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How North Elem School compares
North Elem 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 | 13.9:1 | ▼ 1% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 638 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
638
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 54% in Illinois - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.8%
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
$16,686
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 638 Top 18% in Illinois - larger than 82% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 48.0
Students per teacher 13.9:1 -1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 171135001361
Student demographics
White 64.4%
Hispanic or Latino 28.7%
Two or More 3.4%
African American 2.4%
Asian 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 64.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.1, North Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 23.8%
In-school suspensions 9
Out-of-school suspensions 3
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Crystal Lake Ccsd 47, which includes North Elem School.
$16,686
Per student
-2%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+1%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 61.8%
State 31.5%
Federal 6.8%
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.
How North Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hannah Beardsley Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lundahl Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Richard F Bernotas Middle Sch | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Coventry Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 829
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 797
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 737
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 629
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 520
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar elementary schools in Crystal Lake
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Coventry Elem School
Standard public school
629 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
West Elem School
Standard public school
520 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Husmann Elem School
Standard public school
518 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Indian Prairie Elem School
Standard public school
496 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
Woods Creek Elementary School
Standard public school
489 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
Canterbury Elem School
Standard public school
486 students 12.7:1 students per teacher
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about North Elem School
How many students attend North Elem School?
North Elem School has 638 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Crystal Lake, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Elem School is 13.9:1, which is 1% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 11% 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 North Elem School?
The largest demographic group at North Elem School is White at 64.4% of enrollment, in Crystal Lake, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Elem School?
North Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does North Elem School rank among elementary schools in Crystal Lake?
By Resource Investment Index, North Elem School ranks #7 of 9 elementary schools in Crystal Lake, 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 Crystal Lake on the city page.
Is North Elem School a good school?
North Elem School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Crystal Lake Ccsd 47?
Besides North Elem School, Crystal Lake Ccsd 47 also operates Hannah Beardsley Middle School (829 students), Lundahl Middle School (797 students), and Richard F Bernotas Middle Sch (737 students). See the Crystal Lake Ccsd 47 district page for the complete list.