- Enrollment
- 663
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Highland Park, IL
Ravinia Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Ravinia Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 72/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 170011902189
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 97
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ravinia Elem School earns 72/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #1 of 6
- elementary schools in Highland Park · Resource Index
- 72
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13:1
- students per teacher
- 285
- students enrolled
Ravinia Elem School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ravinia Elem School ranks #1 of 6 elementary schools in Highland Park, IL.
School address
District: North Shore Sd 112 · Illinois
NCES ID 170011902189 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
Ravinia Elem School grew from 262 students in 2022-23 to 281 in 2023-24 (+7.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 22.1 → 20.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+19 students YoY 170011902189 · Highland Park, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
285 enr · 13:1 · RII 72
Nearest enrollment peer: Edgewood Middle School (663 students)
Ravinia Elem School grew from 262 students in 2022-23 to 281 in 2023-24 (+7.3%). Teacher FTE lost 22.1 → 20.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Ravinia Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Edgewood Middl
Edgewood Middle School
663 students
- Northwood Midd
Northwood Middle School
540 students
- Oak Terrace El
Oak Terrace Elem School
494 students
- Indian Trail E
Indian Trail Elem School
472 students
- Wayne Thomas E
Wayne Thomas Elem School
449 students
- This school
Ravinia Elem School
285 students
What this shows Ravinia Elem School reports 285 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ravinia Elem School compares
Ravinia Elem School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13:1 | ▼ 7% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 285 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
285
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 42% in Illinois - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
1.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$24,799
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially 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.
Student demographics
White 84.6%
Hispanic or Latino 9.5%
Two or More 4.6%
Asian 1.4%
Largest group: White at 84.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.3, Ravinia Elem School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for North Shore Sd 112 reports $24,799 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ravinia Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edgewood Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northwood Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oak Terrace Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Indian Trail Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wayne Thomas Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ravinia Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 540
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
- Enrollment
- 494
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
- Enrollment
- 472
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 449
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
Similar elementary schools in Highland Park
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Indian Trail Elem School
Standard public school
472 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
Wayne Thomas Elem School
Standard public school
449 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
Sherwood Elem School
Standard public school
342 students 9:1 students per teacher
Braeside Elem School
Standard public school
260 students 11.8:1 students per teacher
Red Oak Elem School
Standard public school
225 students 10.2:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~285 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ravinia Elem School
How many students attend Ravinia Elem School?
Ravinia Elem School has 285 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Highland Park, IL. CCD year-over-year: 262 (2022-23) → 281 (2023-24), up 19.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ravinia Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ravinia Elem School is 13:1, which is 7% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 17% 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 Ravinia Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Ravinia Elem School is White at 84.6% of enrollment, in Highland Park, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ravinia Elem School?
Ravinia Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 72/100 (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).
How does Ravinia Elem School rank among elementary schools in Highland Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Ravinia Elem School ranks #1 of 6 elementary schools in Highland Park, 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 Highland Park on the city page.
What other schools are in North Shore Sd 112?
Besides Ravinia Elem School, North Shore Sd 112 also operates Edgewood Middle School (663 students), Northwood Middle School (540 students), and Oak Terrace Elem School (494 students). See the North Shore Sd 112 district page for the complete list.