- Enrollment
- 717
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Palos Park, IL
Palos West Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Palos West Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 173060003182
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Palos West Elementary School earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.6:1
- students per teacher
- 700
- students enrolled
Palos West Elementary School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Palos Ccsd 118 · Illinois
NCES ID 173060003182 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Palos West Elementary School held near 708 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 48.7 → 51.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 173060003182 · Palos Park, IL Other · MID · TRAD
700 enr · 14.6:1 · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: Palos South Middle School (717 students)
Palos West Elementary School held near 708 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 48.7 → 51.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Palos West Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Palos South Mi
Palos South Middle School
717 students
- Palos East Ele
Palos East Elementary School
705 students
- This school
Palos West Elementary School
700 students
What this shows Palos West Elementary School reports 700 students on the CCD universe file.
How Palos West Elementary School compares
Palos West 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 | 14.6:1 | ▲ 4% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 700 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
700
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 64% in Illinois - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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
6
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 76.8%
Hispanic or Latino 13.7%
Two or More 4.3%
Asian 2.6%
African American 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 76.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.8, Palos West 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 West 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 East Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Palos West Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 705
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Nationwide other 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 (~700 students)
Frequently asked questions about Palos West Elementary School
How many students attend Palos West Elementary School?
Palos West Elementary School has 700 students enrolled. It is a public school in Palos Park, IL. CCD year-over-year: 714 (2022-23) → 708 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Palos West Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Palos West Elementary School is 14.6:1, which is 4% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Palos West Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Palos West Elementary School is White at 76.8% of enrollment, in Palos Park, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Palos West Elementary School?
Palos West 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).
What other schools are in Palos Ccsd 118?
Besides Palos West Elementary School, Palos Ccsd 118 also operates Palos South Middle School (717 students) and Palos East Elementary School (705 students). See the Palos Ccsd 118 district page for the complete list.