Enrollment
774
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 172889003030
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 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 47/100 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
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.8:1
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
55.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.8:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-9% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Oak Ridge Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Oak Ridge Elem School
Oak Ridge Elem School is a large elementary school in Palos Hills, Illinois, enrolling 774 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.8:1 puts it in the smaller third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 774 puts it in the larger 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 White (42%) and Two or More (26%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 70/100).
15.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
North Palos Sd 117 also operates H H Conrady Jr High School (1,047 students) and Glen Oaks Elem School (649 students) alongside Oak Ridge 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 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 | 12.8:1 | ▼ 9% | 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
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
774
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 39% in Illinois - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
15.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$16,546
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
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.
Overview
Enrollment 774 Top 11% in Illinois - larger than 89% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 55.0
Students per teacher 12.8:1 -9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 172889003030
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 & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 15.4%
In-school suspensions 3
Out-of-school suspensions 4
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for North Palos Sd 117, which includes Oak Ridge Elem School.
$16,546
Per student
-3%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
0%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 50.8%
State 38.8%
Federal 10.5%
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 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 | Higher 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
- 1,047
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 649
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 449
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 431
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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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 12.8:1, which is 9% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 18% 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 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 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Palos Hills on the city page.
Is Oak Ridge Elem School a good school?
Oak Ridge Elem School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools. 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 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.