- Enrollment
- 658
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Des Plaines, IL
Terrace Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Terrace 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 171212001470
👥 S:T ratio 66
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Terrace Elem School earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #1 of 11
- elementary schools in Des Plaines · Resource Index
- 62
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.6:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 206
- students enrolled
Terrace Elem School has class sizes smaller than 96% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Terrace Elem School ranks #1 of 11 elementary schools in Des Plaines, IL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Terrace Elem School shrank from 235 students in 2022-23 to 220 in 2023-24 (-6.4%).
Teacher FTE added 24.0 → 25.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-15 students YoY 171212001470 · Des Plaines, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
206 enr · 8.6:1 · RII 62
Nearest enrollment peer: Forest Elem School (658 students)
Terrace Elem School shrank from 235 students in 2022-23 to 220 in 2023-24 (-6.4%). Teacher FTE added 24.0 → 25.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Terrace Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Forest Elem Sc
Forest Elem School
658 students
- Chippewa Middl
Chippewa Middle School
652 students
- North Elementa
North Elementary School
599 students
- Algonquin Midd
Algonquin Middle School
597 students
- Iroquois Commu
Iroquois Community School
411 students
- This school 206
Terrace Elem School
206 students
What this shows Terrace Elem School reports 206 students on the CCD universe file.
How Terrace Elem School compares
Terrace 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 | 8.6:1 | ▼ 39% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 206 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.6:1
Leaner classes than 94% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
206
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
8.6:1
students per teacher
- 39% below state mean
Top 4% in Illinois - lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
19.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$25,359
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 + 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 43.2%
Hispanic or Latino 35.9%
Asian 12.6%
African American 4.9%
Two or More 3.4%
Largest group: White at 43.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.5, Terrace Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Ccsd 62 reports $25,359 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Terrace Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chippewa Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Algonquin Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Iroquois Community School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Terrace Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 652
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 599
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 597
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 411
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Similar elementary schools in Des Plaines
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
North Elementary School
Standard public school
599 students 15:1 students per teacher
Apollo Elem School
Standard public school
536 students 12.2:1 students per teacher
Iroquois Community School
Standard public school
411 students 12.5:1 students per teacher
Brentwood Elem School
Standard public school
375 students 11.4:1 students per teacher
Devonshire School
Standard public school
370 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Central Elem School
Standard public school
322 students 12.4:1 students per teacher
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 (~206 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~8.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Terrace Elem School
How many students attend Terrace Elem School?
Terrace Elem School has 206 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Des Plaines, IL. CCD year-over-year: 235 (2022-23) → 220 (2023-24), down 15.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Terrace Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Terrace Elem School is 8.6:1, which is 39% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 45% 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 Terrace Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Terrace Elem School is White at 43.2% of enrollment, in Des Plaines, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Terrace Elem School?
Terrace 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 Terrace Elem School rank among elementary schools in Des Plaines?
By Resource Investment Index, Terrace Elem School ranks #1 of 11 elementary schools in Des Plaines, 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 Des Plaines on the city page.
What other schools are in Ccsd 62?
Besides Terrace Elem School, Ccsd 62 also operates Forest Elem School (658 students), Chippewa Middle School (652 students), and North Elementary School (599 students). See the Ccsd 62 district page for the complete list.