Enrollment
225
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 171446001797
Orrington Elem School — Evanston, IL
Federal NCES profile for Orrington Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 53/100.
👥 Class size 63
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 67
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Evanston Ccsd 65 · Illinois
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.3:1
vs 14.6:1 Illinois avg
-36% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Orrington Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Orrington Elem School reports 225 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 27.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 9.3:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 36% below the Illinois state mean of 14.6:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 42% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 13.3% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Evanston Ccsd 65 spends $27,942 per pupil district-wide, above the Illinois average of $20,099 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 66.1% from local sources (property taxes), 25.9% from the state, and 8.0% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (C-), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Orrington Elem School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Illinois state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.3:1 | ▼ 36% | 14.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 225 | top 22% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
9.3:1
students per teacher
— 36% below state mean
Top 6% in Illinois — lower ratio than 94% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
13.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Between 10–20% — above the pre-pandemic baseline of ~15% nationally but within the current U.S. range.
Funding equity
$27,942
per pupil, district-wide
— above Illinois avg of $20,099
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.
Overview
Enrollment 225 Top 22% in Illinois — larger than 78% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 27.0
Students per teacher 9.3:1 -36% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 171446001797
Student demographics
White 52.9%
African American 15.1%
Asian 15.1%
Two or More 12.4%
Hispanic or Latino 4.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 52.9% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 13.3%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Evanston Ccsd 65, which includes Orrington Elem School.
$27,942
Per student
+39%
vs Illinois
Avg $20,099
+43%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 66.1%
State 25.9%
Federal 8.0%
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.
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- Students per teacher
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- Students per teacher
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- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Enrollment
- 421
- Students per teacher
- 7.1:1
- Enrollment
- 410
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
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Educator & family resources
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Orrington Elem School
How many students attend Orrington Elem School?
Orrington Elem School has 225 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Evanston, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Orrington Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Orrington Elem School is 9.3:1, which is 36% lower than the Illinois average of 14.6:1 and 42% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Orrington Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Orrington Elem School is White at 52.9%. The school serves a diverse student body in Evanston, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Orrington Elem School?
Orrington Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (C-) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.