Enrollment
705
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
51.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.8:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Palos East Elementary School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Palos East Elementary School
Palos East Elementary School is a large elementary school in Palos Heights, Illinois, enrolling 705 students.
At 13.8:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Illinois median, within a few percentage points of the 14:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Enrollment of 705 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 93% of the 3,845 Illinois schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Its student body is led by White (77%) and Hispanic or Latino (15%) (diversity index 39/100).
15.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Palos Heights's elementary schools, it stands alongside Chippewa Elem School (237 students): Palos East Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (13.8:1 vs 13.2:1).
Palos Ccsd 118 also operates Palos South Middle School (717 students) and Palos West Elementary School (700 students) alongside Palos East Elementary 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 Palos East Elementary School compares
Palos East Elementary 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$18,629
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
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
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Palos Ccsd 118, which includes Palos East Elementary School.
$18,629
Per student
+9%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 63.9%
State 28.2%
Federal 7.9%
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 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
- 717
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- 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.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Illinois, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~705 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.8:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Palos East Elementary School a good school?
Palos East Elementary School earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. 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 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.
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