Enrollment
225
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Highland Park, IL
Red Oak Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Red Oak Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 68/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 170011904408
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Red Oak Elem School earns 68/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #4 of 6
- elementary schools in Highland Park · Resource Index
- 68
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.2:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 225
- students enrolled
Red Oak Elem School has class sizes smaller than 89% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Red Oak Elem School ranks #4 of 6 elementary schools in Highland Park, IL.
School address
District: North Shore Sd 112 · Illinois
NCES ID 170011904408 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.2:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-27% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Red Oak Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Red Oak Elem School
Red Oak Elem School is a mid-sized elementary school in Highland Park, Illinois, enrolling 225 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 10.2:1, Red Oak Elem School is leaner than roughly 89% of Illinois schools and 27% under the state's 14:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Enrollment of 225 puts it in the smaller third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 99% of the 3,845 Illinois schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (52%) and White (36%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 59/100).
10.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding North Shore Sd 112 spends $24,027 per pupil, 41% above the Illinois average, a better-resourced district than most.
Among Highland Park's elementary schools, it stands alongside Indian Trail Elem School (472 students): Red Oak Elem School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (10.2:1 vs 12.8:1).
North Shore Sd 112 also operates Edgewood Middle School (663 students) and Northwood Middle School (540 students) alongside Red Oak 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 Red Oak Elem School compares
Red Oak 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 | 10.2:1 | ▼ 27% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 225 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.2:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
225
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
10.2:1
students per teacher
- 27% below state mean
Top 11% in Illinois - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
10.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$24,027
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
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.
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 52.0%
White 36.0%
Two or More 8.0%
Asian 4.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 52.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.2, Red Oak Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for North Shore Sd 112, which includes Red Oak Elem School.
$24,027
Per student
+41%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+45%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 72.0%
State 22.6%
Federal 5.4%
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 Red Oak Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edgewood Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northwood Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oak Terrace Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Indian Trail Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wayne Thomas Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Red Oak Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 663
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- 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
Ravinia Elem School
Standard public school
285 students 13:1 students per teacher
Braeside Elem School
Standard public school
260 students 11.8:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary 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 (~225 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Red Oak Elem School
How many students attend Red Oak Elem School?
Red Oak Elem School has 225 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Highland Park, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Red Oak Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Red Oak Elem School is 10.2:1, which is 27% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 35% 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 Red Oak Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Red Oak Elem School is Hispanic or Latino at 52.0% of enrollment, in Highland Park, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Red Oak Elem School?
Red Oak Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 68/100 (higher 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 Red Oak Elem School rank among elementary schools in Highland Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Red Oak Elem School ranks #4 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.
Is Red Oak Elem School a good school?
Red Oak Elem School earns 68/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% 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 North Shore Sd 112?
Besides Red Oak 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.
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