- Enrollment
- 2,665
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hanover Park, IL
Parkwood Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Parkwood Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 171371001698
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Parkwood Elem School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Illinois schools.
- #4 of 5
- schools in Hanover Park · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 342
- students enrolled
Parkwood Elem School has class sizes larger than 91% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Parkwood Elem School ranks #4 of 5 schools in Hanover Park, IL.
School address
NCES ID 171371001698 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Parkwood Elem School held near 344 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 19.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 171371001698 · Hanover Park, IL Other · SMALL · TRAD
342 enr · 18:1 · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: South Elgin High School (2,665 students)
Parkwood Elem School held near 344 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 19.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Parkwood Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- South Elgin Hi
South Elgin High School
2,665 students
- Elgin High Sch
Elgin High School
2,576 students
- Larkin High Sc
Larkin High School
2,174 students
- Bartlett High
Bartlett High School
2,037 students
- Streamwood Hig
Streamwood High School
1,890 students
- This school 342
Parkwood Elem School
342 students
What this shows Parkwood Elem School reports 342 students on the CCD universe file.
How Parkwood Elem School compares
Parkwood Elem 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 | 18:1 | ▲ 29% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 342 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
342
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
18:1
students per teacher
- 29% above state mean
Top 91% in Illinois - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
33.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$19,216
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
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
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 76.6%
African American 14.6%
White 4.1%
Asian 3.8%
Two or More 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 76.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.9, Parkwood Elem School is about as mixed as the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Sd U-46 reports $19,216 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Parkwood Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Elgin High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Elgin High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Larkin High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bartlett High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Streamwood High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Parkwood Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,576
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 2,174
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 2,037
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 1,890
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar other schools in Hanover Park
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Greenbrook Elem School
Standard public school
466 students 11.1:1 students per teacher
Horizon Elem School
Standard public school
436 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
Ontarioville Elem School
Standard public school
430 students 17.2:1 students per teacher
Laurel Hill Elem School
Standard public school
384 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
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 (~342 students)
Frequently asked questions about Parkwood Elem School
How many students attend Parkwood Elem School?
Parkwood Elem School has 342 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hanover Park, IL. CCD year-over-year: 340 (2022-23) → 344 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Parkwood Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Parkwood Elem School is 18:1, which is 29% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Parkwood Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Parkwood Elem School is Hispanic or Latino at 76.6% of enrollment, in Hanover Park, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Parkwood Elem School?
Parkwood Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower 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 Parkwood Elem School rank among schools in Hanover Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Parkwood Elem School ranks #4 of 5 schools in Hanover Park, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Hanover Park on the city page.
What other schools are in Sd U-46?
Besides Parkwood Elem School, Sd U-46 also operates South Elgin High School (2,665 students), Elgin High School (2,576 students), and Larkin High School (2,174 students). See the Sd U-46 district page for the complete list.