Enrollment
303
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Evergreen Park, IL
Southeast Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Southeast Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 171455001808
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Southeast Elem School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Evergreen Park · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.7:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 303
- students enrolled
Southeast Elem School has class sizes smaller than 75% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Southeast Elem School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Evergreen Park, IL.
School address
District: Evergreen Park Esd 124 · Illinois
NCES ID 171455001808 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.7:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-16% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Southeast Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Southeast Elem School
Southeast Elem School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Evergreen Park, Illinois, enrolling 303 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 303 students, its enrollment sits close to the Illinois median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (45%) and African American (29%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 67/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Evergreen Park's public schools, it stands alongside Northeast Elem School (329 students): Southeast Elem School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (11.7:1 vs 13.7:1).
Evergreen Park Esd 124 also operates Central Middle School (560 students) and Northeast Elem School (329 students) alongside Southeast 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 Southeast Elem School compares
Southeast 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 | 11.7:1 | ▼ 16% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 303 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.7:1
Leaner classes than 78% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
303
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
11.7:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 25% in Illinois - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
27.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$18,299
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.3 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 44.9%
African American 28.7%
White 21.8%
Two or More 3.3%
Asian 1.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 44.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.7, Southeast 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 Evergreen Park Esd 124, which includes Southeast Elem School.
$18,299
Per student
+7%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+10%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 63.3%
State 32.1%
Federal 4.6%
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 Southeast Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northeast Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southwest Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northwest School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Southeast Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 560
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 329
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 301
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 242
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Similar other schools in Evergreen Park
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other 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 (~303 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Southeast Elem School
How many students attend Southeast Elem School?
Southeast Elem School has 303 students enrolled. It is a public school in Evergreen Park, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southeast Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Southeast Elem School is 11.7:1, which is 16% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 25% 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 Southeast Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Southeast Elem School is Hispanic or Latino at 44.9% of enrollment, in Evergreen Park, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Southeast Elem School?
Southeast Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (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 Southeast Elem School rank among schools in Evergreen Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Southeast Elem School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Evergreen Park, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Evergreen Park on the city page.
Is Southeast Elem School a good school?
Southeast Elem School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% 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 Evergreen Park Esd 124?
Besides Southeast Elem School, Evergreen Park Esd 124 also operates Central Middle School (560 students), Northeast Elem School (329 students), and Southwest Elem School (301 students). See the Evergreen Park Esd 124 district page for the complete list.
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