- Enrollment
- 455
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Northbrook, IL
Shabonee School
Federal NCES profile for Shabonee School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 171785002079
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 69
📋 Attendance 90
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Shabonee School earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #4 of 4
- elementary schools in Northbrook · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.4:1
- students per teacher
- 460
- students enrolled
Shabonee School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Shabonee School ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Northbrook, IL.
School address
District: Northbrook Esd 27 · Illinois
NCES ID 171785002079 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Shabonee School held near 437 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 37.2 → 36.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 171785002079 · Northbrook, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
460 enr · 12.4:1 · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: Wood Oaks Jr High School (455 students)
Shabonee School held near 437 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 37.2 → 36.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Shabonee School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Shabonee School
460 students
- Wood Oaks Jr H
Wood Oaks Jr High School
455 students
- Hickory Point
Hickory Point Elem School
425 students
What this shows Shabonee School reports 460 students on the CCD universe file.
How Shabonee School compares
Shabonee School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.4:1 | ▼ 11% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 460 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
460
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 34% in Illinois - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
4.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$27,871
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 153 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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 65.2%
Asian 25.7%
Hispanic or Latino 4.1%
Two or More 4.1%
African American 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 65.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.5, Shabonee School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Northbrook Esd 27 reports $27,871 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Shabonee School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood Oaks Jr High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hickory Point Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Shabonee School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 425
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar elementary schools in Northbrook
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~460 students)
Frequently asked questions about Shabonee School
How many students attend Shabonee School?
Shabonee School has 460 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Northbrook, IL. CCD year-over-year: 428 (2022-23) → 437 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shabonee School?
The student-teacher ratio at Shabonee School is 12.4:1, which is 11% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 21% 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 Shabonee School?
The largest demographic group at Shabonee School is White at 65.2% of enrollment, in Northbrook, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Shabonee School?
Shabonee School has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Shabonee School rank among elementary schools in Northbrook?
By Resource Investment Index, Shabonee School ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Northbrook, 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 Northbrook on the city page.
What other schools are in Northbrook Esd 27?
Besides Shabonee School, Northbrook Esd 27 also operates Wood Oaks Jr High School (455 students) and Hickory Point Elem School (425 students). See the Northbrook Esd 27 district page for the complete list.