- Enrollment
- 560
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Evergreen Park, IL
Northwest School
Federal NCES profile for Northwest School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 171455001807
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northwest School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Evergreen Park · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.5:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 242
- students enrolled
Northwest School has class sizes smaller than 86% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northwest School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Evergreen Park, IL.
School address
District: Evergreen Park Esd 124 · Illinois
NCES ID 171455001807 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Northwest School grew from 218 students in 2022-23 to 230 in 2023-24 (+5.5%).
Teacher FTE added 23.3 → 24.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+12 students YoY 171455001807 · Evergreen Park, IL Other · SMALL · TRAD
242 enr · 10.5:1 · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Central Middle School (560 students)
Northwest School grew from 218 students in 2022-23 to 230 in 2023-24 (+5.5%). Teacher FTE added 23.3 → 24.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Northwest School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Central Middle
Central Middle School
560 students
- Northeast Elem
Northeast Elem School
329 students
- Southeast Elem
Southeast Elem School
303 students
- Southwest Elem
Southwest Elem School
301 students
- This school
Northwest School
242 students
What this shows Northwest School reports 242 students on the CCD universe file.
How Northwest School compares
Northwest 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 | 10.5:1 | ▼ 25% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 242 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.5:1
Leaner classes than 86% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
242
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
10.5:1
students per teacher
- 25% below state mean
Top 14% in Illinois - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
21.5%
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
$18,637
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting 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
Hispanic or Latino 42.6%
White 25.6%
African American 25.6%
Two or More 4.1%
Asian 2.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 42.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.5, Northwest School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Evergreen Park Esd 124 reports $18,637 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Northwest School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northeast Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southeast Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Southwest Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Northwest School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 329
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 303
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 301
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Similar other schools in Evergreen 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 (~242 students)
Frequently asked questions about Northwest School
How many students attend Northwest School?
Northwest School has 242 students enrolled. It is a public school in Evergreen Park, IL. CCD year-over-year: 218 (2022-23) → 230 (2023-24), up 12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northwest School?
The student-teacher ratio at Northwest School is 10.5:1, which is 25% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 33% 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 Northwest School?
The largest demographic group at Northwest School is Hispanic or Latino at 42.6% of enrollment, in Evergreen Park, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northwest School?
Northwest School has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (higher 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 Northwest School rank among schools in Evergreen Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Northwest School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Evergreen 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 Evergreen Park on the city page.
What other schools are in Evergreen Park Esd 124?
Besides Northwest School, Evergreen Park Esd 124 also operates Central Middle School (560 students), Northeast Elem School (329 students), and Southeast Elem School (303 students). See the Evergreen Park Esd 124 district page for the complete list.