Enrollment
435
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Palatine, IL
Pleasant Hill Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Pleasant Hill Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 173042003153
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pleasant Hill Elem School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #3 of 5
- elementary schools in Palatine · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.4:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 435
- students enrolled
Pleasant Hill Elem School has class sizes larger than 95% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pleasant Hill Elem School ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in Palatine, IL.
School address
District: Palatine Ccsd 15 · Illinois
NCES ID 173042003153 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.4:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+39% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pleasant Hill Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Pleasant Hill Elem School
Pleasant Hill Elem School is a mid-sized elementary school in Palatine, Illinois, enrolling 435 students.
Class loads run heavy: 19.4:1 is larger than about 95% of Illinois schools and 39% above the 14:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
With 435 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 White (54%) and Asian (32%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 60/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.7% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Palatine's elementary schools, it stands alongside Virginia Lake Elem School (717 students): Pleasant Hill Elem School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (19.4:1 vs 14.8:1).
Palatine Ccsd 15 also operates Plum Grove Jr High School (1,128 students) and Winston Campus Jr High (847 students) alongside Pleasant Hill Elem 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 Pleasant Hill Elem School compares
Pleasant Hill Elem 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 | 19.4:1 | ▲ 39% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 435 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.4:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
435
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
19.4:1
students per teacher
- 39% above state mean
Top 95% in Illinois - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
9.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$18,762
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
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
Enrollment 435 Top 39% in Illinois - larger than 61% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 30.0
Students per teacher 19.4:1 +39% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 173042003153
Student demographics
White 53.6%
Asian 31.7%
Hispanic or Latino 7.4%
Two or More 5.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
African American 0.7%
Largest group: White at 53.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.4, Pleasant Hill Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 9.7%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Palatine Ccsd 15, which includes Pleasant Hill Elem School.
$18,762
Per student
+10%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 63.0%
State 28.2%
Federal 8.9%
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 Pleasant Hill Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plum Grove Jr High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Winston Campus Jr High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Virginia Lake Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Walter R Sundling Jr High Sch | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pleasant Hill Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,128
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 847
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 772
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 717
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 679
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar elementary schools in Palatine
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Virginia Lake Elem School
Standard public school
717 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Hunting Ridge Elem School
Standard public school
639 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Marion Jordan Elem School
Standard public school
503 students 13.5:1 students per teacher
Stuart R Paddock School
Standard public school
348 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
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Frequently asked questions about Pleasant Hill Elem School
How many students attend Pleasant Hill Elem School?
Pleasant Hill Elem School has 435 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Palatine, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pleasant Hill Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pleasant Hill Elem School is 19.4:1, which is 39% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pleasant Hill Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Pleasant Hill Elem School is White at 53.6% of enrollment, in Palatine, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pleasant Hill Elem School?
Pleasant Hill Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical 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 Pleasant Hill Elem School rank among elementary schools in Palatine?
By Resource Investment Index, Pleasant Hill Elem School ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in Palatine, 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 Palatine on the city page.
Is Pleasant Hill Elem School a good school?
Pleasant Hill Elem School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Palatine Ccsd 15?
Besides Pleasant Hill Elem School, Palatine Ccsd 15 also operates Plum Grove Jr High School (1,128 students), Winston Campus Jr High (847 students), and Lincoln Elementary School (772 students). See the Palatine Ccsd 15 district page for the complete list.