- Enrollment
- 1,047
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Palos Hills, IL
Oak Ridge Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Oak Ridge Elem 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 172889003030
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oak Ridge Elem School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Palos Hills · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 774
- students enrolled
Oak Ridge Elem School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oak Ridge Elem School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Palos Hills, IL.
School address
District: North Palos Sd 117 · Illinois
NCES ID 172889003030 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD universe card
School universe 172889003030 · Palos Hills, IL Elementary · MID · TRAD
774 enr · 14.1:1 · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: H H Conrady Jr High School (1,047 students)
Resource Investment Index #1 of 3 public schools in Palos Hills. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Oak Ridge Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- H H Conrady Jr
H H Conrady Jr High School
1,047 students
- This school
Oak Ridge Elem School
774 students
- Glen Oaks Elem
Glen Oaks Elem School
649 students
- Dr Kenneth M S
Dr Kenneth M Sorrick School
449 students
- Dorn Elementar
Dorn Elementary School
431 students
What this shows Oak Ridge Elem School reports 774 students on the CCD universe file.
How Oak Ridge Elem School compares
Oak Ridge 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 | 14.1:1 | ▲ 1% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 774 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
774
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 58% in Illinois - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$17,694
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
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
3
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 41.7%
Two or More 25.7%
Hispanic or Latino 24.9%
African American 4.9%
Asian 2.7%
Largest group: White at 41.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.5, Oak Ridge Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for North Palos Sd 117, which includes Oak Ridge Elem School.
$17,694
Per student
-3%
vs Illinois
Avg $18,196
+0%
vs U.S.
Avg $17,658
Revenue mix
Local 50.8%
State 38.8%
Federal 10.5%
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 Oak Ridge Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| H H Conrady Jr High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Glen Oaks Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dr Kenneth M Sorrick School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dorn Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Oak Ridge Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 649
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 449
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 431
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~774 students)
Frequently asked questions about Oak Ridge Elem School
How many students attend Oak Ridge Elem School?
Oak Ridge Elem School has 774 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Palos Hills, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oak Ridge Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Oak Ridge Elem School is 14.1:1, which is 1% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oak Ridge Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Oak Ridge Elem School is White at 41.7% of enrollment, in Palos Hills, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oak Ridge Elem School?
Oak Ridge Elem 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 Oak Ridge Elem School rank among public schools in Palos Hills?
By Resource Investment Index, Oak Ridge Elem School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Palos Hills, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in North Palos Sd 117?
Besides Oak Ridge Elem School, North Palos Sd 117 also operates H H Conrady Jr High School (1,047 students), Glen Oaks Elem School (649 students), and Dr Kenneth M Sorrick School (449 students). See the North Palos Sd 117 district page for the complete list.
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