- Enrollment
- 426
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Franklin Park, IL
North Elem School
Federal NCES profile for North Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 171578001886
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 60
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Elem School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of Illinois schools.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Franklin Park · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.7:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 199
- students enrolled
North Elem School has class sizes smaller than 75% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Elem School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Franklin Park, IL.
School address
District: Franklin Park Sd 84 · Illinois
NCES ID 171578001886 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
North Elem School held near 202 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 17.0 → 19.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 171578001886 · Franklin Park, IL Other · SMALL · TRAD
199 enr · 11.7:1 · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Hester Jr High School (426 students)
North Elem School held near 202 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 17.0 → 19.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
North Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hester Jr High
Hester Jr High School
426 students
- Passow Element
Passow Elementary School
387 students
- Dan H Pietrini
Dan H Pietrini Elem School
242 students
- This school
North Elem School
199 students
What this shows North Elem School reports 199 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Elem School compares
North 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 | 11.7:1 | ▼ 16% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 199 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.7:1
Leaner classes than 78% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
199
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
11.7:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 25% in Illinois - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
24.1%
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
$18,534
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 199 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
Hispanic or Latino 63.8%
White 29.6%
Asian 3.5%
Two or More 2.0%
African American 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 63.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.4, North Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Franklin Park Sd 84 reports $18,534 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How North Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hester Jr High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Passow Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dan H Pietrini 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
- 387
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 242
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar other schools in Franklin Park
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~199 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about North Elem School
How many students attend North Elem School?
North Elem School has 199 students enrolled. It is a public school in Franklin Park, IL. CCD year-over-year: 199 (2022-23) → 202 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Elem School is 11.7:1, which is 16% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 25% 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 Hispanic or Latino at 63.8% of enrollment, in Franklin Park, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Elem School?
North Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical 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 North Elem School rank among schools in Franklin Park?
By Resource Investment Index, North Elem School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Franklin Park, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Franklin Park on the city page.
What other schools are in Franklin Park Sd 84?
Besides North Elem School, Franklin Park Sd 84 also operates Hester Jr High School (426 students), Passow Elementary School (387 students), and Dan H Pietrini Elem School (242 students). See the Franklin Park Sd 84 district page for the complete list.