- Enrollment
- 560
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Southeast Elem School held near 312 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 26.0 → 27.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 171455001808 · Evergreen Park, IL Other · SMALL · TRAD
303 enr · 11.7:1 · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Central Middle School (560 students)
Southeast Elem School held near 312 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 26.0 → 27.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Southeast Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Central Middle
Central Middle School
560 students
- Northeast Elem
Northeast Elem School
329 students
- This school
Southeast Elem School
303 students
- Southwest Elem
Southwest Elem School
301 students
- Northwest Scho
Northwest School
242 students
What this shows Southeast Elem School reports 303 students on the CCD universe file.
How Southeast Elem School compares
Southeast Elem 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 | 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 methodology
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
$18,637
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
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.
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
District finance for Evergreen Park Esd 124 reports $18,637 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide other 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 (~303 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.7:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 314 (2022-23) → 312 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.