- Enrollment
- 413
- Students per teacher
- 9.4:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lincolnwood, IL
Rutledge Hall Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Rutledge Hall Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 62/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 172310002550
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rutledge Hall Elem School earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Lincolnwood · Resource Index
- 62
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 385
- students enrolled
Rutledge Hall Elem School has class sizes smaller than 82% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rutledge Hall Elem School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Lincolnwood, IL.
School address
District: Lincolnwood Sd 74 · Illinois
NCES ID 172310002550 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-25 students YoY
Rutledge Hall Elem School shrank from 396 students in 2022-23 to 371 in 2023-24 (-6.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 35.9 → 34.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-25 students YoY 172310002550 · Lincolnwood, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
385 enr · 11:1 · RII 62
Nearest enrollment peer: Lincoln Hall Middle School (413 students)
Rutledge Hall Elem School shrank from 396 students in 2022-23 to 371 in 2023-24 (-6.3%). Teacher FTE lost 35.9 → 34.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Rutledge Hall Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lincoln Hall M
Lincoln Hall Middle School
413 students
- Todd Hall Elem
Todd Hall Elem School
398 students
- This school
Rutledge Hall Elem School
385 students
What this shows Rutledge Hall Elem School reports 385 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rutledge Hall Elem School compares
Rutledge Hall Elem School is a shrinking 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 | 11:1 | ▼ 21% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 385 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11:1
Leaner classes than 83% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
385
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
11:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 18% in Illinois - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
16.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$26,278
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 + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 50.4%
Asian 33.8%
Two or More 7.5%
African American 4.2%
Hispanic or Latino 3.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 50.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.3, Rutledge Hall Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lincolnwood Sd 74 reports $26,278 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rutledge Hall Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Hall Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Todd Hall Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rutledge Hall Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 398
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~385 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rutledge Hall Elem School
How many students attend Rutledge Hall Elem School?
Rutledge Hall Elem School has 385 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lincolnwood, IL. CCD year-over-year: 396 (2022-23) → 371 (2023-24), down 25.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rutledge Hall Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rutledge Hall Elem School is 11:1, which is 21% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 30% 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 Rutledge Hall Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Rutledge Hall Elem School is White at 50.4% of enrollment, in Lincolnwood, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rutledge Hall Elem School?
Rutledge Hall Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 62/100 (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 Rutledge Hall Elem School rank among public schools in Lincolnwood?
By Resource Investment Index, Rutledge Hall Elem School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Lincolnwood, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Lincolnwood Sd 74?
Besides Rutledge Hall Elem School, Lincolnwood Sd 74 also operates Lincoln Hall Middle School (413 students) and Todd Hall Elem School (398 students). See the Lincolnwood Sd 74 district page for the complete list.