Enrollment
199
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.7:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-16% 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 combined-grade school in Franklin Park, Illinois, enrolling 199 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 199 puts it in the smaller 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 Hispanic or Latino (64%) and White (30%) (diversity index 50/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 199 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.1% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Franklin Park's public schools, it stands alongside Passow Elementary School (387 students): North Elem School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (11.7:1 vs 12.1:1).
Franklin Park Sd 84 also operates Hester Jr High School (426 students) and Passow Elementary School (387 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$18,435
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Franklin Park Sd 84, which includes North Elem School.
$18,435
Per student
+8%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 66.0%
State 26.7%
Federal 7.3%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- 426
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- 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.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Illinois, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~199 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is North Elem School a good school?
North Elem School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of Illinois schools. 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 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.
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