- Enrollment
- 658
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Des Plaines, IL
North Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for North Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 171212001466
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #9 of 11
- elementary schools in Des Plaines · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 599
- students enrolled
North Elementary School has class sizes larger than 70% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Elementary School ranks #9 of 11 elementary schools in Des Plaines, IL.
School address
NCES CCD universe card
School universe 171212001466 · Des Plaines, IL Elementary · MID · TRAD
599 enr · 15:1 · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Forest Elem School (658 students)
Resource Investment Index #9 of 11 elementary schools in Des Plaines. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
North Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Forest Elem Sc
Forest Elem School
658 students
- Chippewa Middl
Chippewa Middle School
652 students
- This school
North Elementary School
599 students
- Algonquin Midd
Algonquin Middle School
597 students
- Iroquois Commu
Iroquois Community School
411 students
- Central Elem S
Central Elem School
322 students
What this shows North Elementary School reports 599 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Elementary School compares
North Elementary 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 | 15:1 | ▲ 7% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 599 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
599
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
15:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 70% in Illinois - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
30.2%
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
$25,359
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
Asian 35.9%
White 31.2%
Hispanic or Latino 24.0%
African American 6.8%
Two or More 2.0%
Largest group: Asian at 35.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.1, North Elementary School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Ccsd 62, which includes North Elementary School.
$25,359
Per student
+39%
vs Illinois
Avg $18,196
+44%
vs U.S.
Avg $17,658
Revenue mix
Local 66.9%
State 25.4%
Federal 7.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2022-23 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How North Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Chippewa Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Algonquin Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Iroquois Community School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 652
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 597
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 411
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 322
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Similar elementary schools in Des Plaines
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Apollo Elem School
Standard public school
536 students 12.2:1 students per teacher
Iroquois Community School
Standard public school
411 students 12.5:1 students per teacher
Brentwood Elem School
Standard public school
375 students 11.4:1 students per teacher
Devonshire School
Standard public school
370 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Central Elem School
Standard public school
322 students 12.4:1 students per teacher
Plainfield Elem School
Standard public school
285 students 10.6:1 students per teacher
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 (~599 students)
Frequently asked questions about North Elementary School
How many students attend North Elementary School?
North Elementary School has 599 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Des Plaines, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Elementary School is 15:1, which is 7% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at North Elementary School is Asian at 35.9% of enrollment, in Des Plaines, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Elementary School?
North Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does North Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Des Plaines?
By Resource Investment Index, North Elementary School ranks #9 of 11 elementary schools in Des Plaines, 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 Des Plaines on the city page.
What other schools are in Ccsd 62?
Besides North Elementary School, Ccsd 62 also operates Forest Elem School (658 students), Chippewa Middle School (652 students), and Algonquin Middle School (597 students). See the Ccsd 62 district page for the complete list.
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