Enrollment
460
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.4:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Shabonee School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Shabonee School
Shabonee School is a mid-sized elementary school in Northbrook, Illinois, enrolling 460 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 460 students, its enrollment sits close to the Illinois median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 94% of the 3,845 Illinois schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Its student body is led by White (65%) and Asian (26%) (diversity index 51/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 153 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance holds up well here: only 4.1% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Northbrook Esd 27 spends $26,059 per pupil, 53% above the Illinois average, a better-resourced district than most.
Among Northbrook's elementary schools, it stands alongside Meadowbrook Elem School (497 students): Shabonee School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (12.4:1 vs 11.3:1).
Northbrook Esd 27 also operates Wood Oaks Jr High School (455 students) and Hickory Point Elem School (425 students) alongside Shabonee 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 Shabonee School compares
Shabonee 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$26,059
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
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Northbrook Esd 27, which includes Shabonee School.
$26,059
Per student
+53%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+57%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 74.9%
State 22.4%
Federal 2.6%
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 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
- 455
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- 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.
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 (~460 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.4:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Shabonee School a good school?
Shabonee School earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. 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 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.
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