Enrollment
77
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Glendale Heights, IL
Queen Bee School
Federal NCES profile for Queen Bee School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 173297006594
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Queen Bee School earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Illinois schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Illinois.
- #8 of 8
- public schools in Glendale Heights · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 25.8:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 77
- students enrolled
Queen Bee School has class sizes larger than 99% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Queen Bee School ranks #8 of 8 public schools in Glendale Heights, IL.
School address
District: Queen Bee Sd 16 · Illinois
NCES ID 173297006594 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
4.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
25.8:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+84% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Queen Bee School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Queen Bee School
Queen Bee School is a small combined-grade school in Glendale Heights, Illinois, enrolling 77 students.
Class loads run heavy: 25.8:1 is larger than about 99% of Illinois schools and 84% above the 14:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 97% of Illinois schools, with 77 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 99% of the 3,845 Illinois schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (52%) and Asian (29%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 63/100).
Among Glendale Heights's public schools, it stands alongside G Stanley Hall Elem School (343 students): Queen Bee School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (25.8:1 vs 10.3:1).
Queen Bee Sd 16 also operates Glenside Middle School (732 students) and Americana Elementary School (401 students) alongside Queen Bee 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 Queen Bee School compares
Queen Bee 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 | 25.8:1 | ▲ 84% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 77 | top 97% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.8:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
77
Bigger than 8% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
25.8:1
students per teacher
- 84% above state mean
Top 99% in Illinois - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$18,101
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 77 Top 97% in Illinois - larger than 3% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 4.0
Students per teacher 25.8:1 +84% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 173297006594
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 51.9%
Asian 28.6%
White 14.3%
African American 3.9%
Two or More 1.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 51.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.7, Queen Bee School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Queen Bee Sd 16, which includes Queen Bee School.
$18,101
Per student
+6%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 54.5%
State 40.4%
Federal 5.1%
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 Queen Bee School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glenside Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Americana Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Glen Hill Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Queen Bee School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 732
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 401
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 398
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar other schools in Glendale Heights
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Queen Bee School
How many students attend Queen Bee School?
Queen Bee School has 77 students enrolled. It is a public school in Glendale Heights, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Queen Bee School?
The student-teacher ratio at Queen Bee School is 25.8:1, which is 84% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 64% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Queen Bee School?
The largest demographic group at Queen Bee School is Hispanic or Latino at 51.9% of enrollment, in Glendale Heights, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Queen Bee School?
Queen Bee School has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Queen Bee School rank among public schools in Glendale Heights?
By Resource Investment Index, Queen Bee School ranks #8 of 8 public schools in Glendale Heights, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Glendale Heights on the city page.
Is Queen Bee School a good school?
Queen Bee School earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Illinois schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Illinois. 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 Queen Bee Sd 16?
Besides Queen Bee School, Queen Bee Sd 16 also operates Glenside Middle School (732 students), Americana Elementary School (401 students), and Glen Hill Elementary School (398 students). See the Queen Bee Sd 16 district page for the complete list.