- Enrollment
- 717
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Palos Heights, IL
Palos East Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Palos East Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 173060003180
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Palos East Elementary School earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Palos Heights · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 705
- students enrolled
Palos East Elementary School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Palos East Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Palos Heights, IL.
School address
District: Palos Ccsd 118 · Illinois
NCES ID 173060003180 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Palos East Elementary School held near 703 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 51.4 → 48.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+14 students YoY 173060003180 · Palos Heights, IL Elementary · MID · TRAD
705 enr · 13.8:1 · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: Palos South Middle School (717 students)
Palos East Elementary School held near 703 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 51.4 → 48.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Palos East Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Palos South Mi
Palos South Middle School
717 students
- This school
Palos East Elementary School
705 students
- Palos West Ele
Palos West Elementary School
700 students
What this shows Palos East Elementary School reports 705 students on the CCD universe file.
How Palos East Elementary School compares
Palos East Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.8:1 | ▼ 1% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 705 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
705
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 53% in Illinois - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$17,462
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 + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 76.6%
Hispanic or Latino 14.9%
Asian 3.0%
African American 2.7%
Two or More 2.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 76.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.9, Palos East Elementary School is about as mixed as the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Palos Ccsd 118 reports $17,462 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Palos East Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palos South Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Palos West Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Palos East Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 700
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Similar elementary schools in Palos Heights
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~705 students)
Frequently asked questions about Palos East Elementary School
How many students attend Palos East Elementary School?
Palos East Elementary School has 705 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Palos Heights, IL. CCD year-over-year: 689 (2022-23) → 703 (2023-24), nearly flat (+14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Palos East Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Palos East Elementary School is 13.8:1, which is 1% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 12% 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 Palos East Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Palos East Elementary School is White at 76.6% of enrollment, in Palos Heights, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Palos East Elementary School?
Palos East Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (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 Palos East Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Palos Heights?
By Resource Investment Index, Palos East Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Palos Heights, 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 Palos Heights on the city page.
What other schools are in Palos Ccsd 118?
Besides Palos East Elementary School, Palos Ccsd 118 also operates Palos South Middle School (717 students) and Palos West Elementary School (700 students). See the Palos Ccsd 118 district page for the complete list.