Enrollment
387
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Franklin Park, IL
Passow Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Passow Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 171578001889
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 61
📋 Attendance 6
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Passow Elementary School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Illinois schools.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Franklin Park · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.1:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 387
- students enrolled
Passow Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 70% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Passow Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Franklin Park, IL.
School address
District: Franklin Park Sd 84 · Illinois
NCES ID 171578001889 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.1:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-14% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Passow Elementary School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Passow Elementary School
Passow Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Franklin Park, Illinois, enrolling 387 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 387 students, its enrollment sits close to the Illinois median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (77%) and White (19%) (diversity index 37/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 194 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 37.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Franklin Park's public schools, it stands alongside Dan H Pietrini Elem School (242 students): Passow Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12.1:1 vs 12.7:1).
Franklin Park Sd 84 also operates Hester Jr High School (426 students) and Dan H Pietrini Elem School (242 students) alongside Passow 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 Passow Elementary School compares
Passow 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 | 12.1:1 | ▼ 14% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 387 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
387
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 30% in Illinois - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
37.7%
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
$18,435
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 194 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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
- 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
Hispanic or Latino 77.3%
White 19.1%
Asian 1.8%
Two or More 1.3%
African American 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 77.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.5, Passow Elementary School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Franklin Park Sd 84, which includes Passow Elementary School.
$18,435
Per student
+8%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 66.0%
State 26.7%
Federal 7.3%
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 Passow Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hester Jr High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dan H Pietrini Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Passow Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 426
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 242
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 199
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar other schools in Franklin Park
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other 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 (~387 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Passow Elementary School
How many students attend Passow Elementary School?
Passow Elementary School has 387 students enrolled. It is a public school in Franklin Park, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Passow Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Passow Elementary School is 12.1:1, which is 14% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 23% 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 Passow Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Passow Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 77.3% of enrollment, in Franklin Park, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Passow Elementary School?
Passow Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Passow Elementary School rank among schools in Franklin Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Passow Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Franklin 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 Franklin Park on the city page.
Is Passow Elementary School a good school?
Passow Elementary School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Illinois schools. 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 Franklin Park Sd 84?
Besides Passow Elementary School, Franklin Park Sd 84 also operates Hester Jr High School (426 students), Dan H Pietrini Elem School (242 students), and North Elem School (199 students). See the Franklin Park Sd 84 district page for the complete list.
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