- Enrollment
- 376
- Students per teacher
- 9.4:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Winnetka, IL
The Skokie School
Federal NCES profile for The Skokie School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 174284002469
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
The Skokie School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of Illinois schools.
- #2 of 4
- elementary schools in Winnetka · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.5:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 362
- students enrolled
The Skokie School has class sizes smaller than 93% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, The Skokie School ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Winnetka, IL.
School address
District: Winnetka Sd 36 · Illinois
NCES ID 174284002469 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
The Skokie School held near 373 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 38.8 → 42.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 174284002469 · Winnetka, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
362 enr · 9.5:1 · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Carleton W Washburne School (376 students)
The Skokie School held near 373 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 38.8 → 42.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
The Skokie School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Carleton W Was
Carleton W Washburne School
376 students
- This school
The Skokie School
362 students
- Crow Island El
Crow Island Elem School
360 students
- Greeley Elem S
Greeley Elem School
355 students
- Hubbard Woods
Hubbard Woods Elem School
350 students
What this shows The Skokie School reports 362 students on the CCD universe file.
How The Skokie School compares
The Skokie 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 | 9.5:1 | ▼ 32% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 362 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.5:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
362
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
9.5:1
students per teacher
- 32% below state mean
Top 7% in Illinois - lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
8.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$30,925
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 + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 86.2%
Two or More 4.4%
Hispanic or Latino 4.1%
Asian 3.9%
African American 1.4%
Largest group: White at 86.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.2, The Skokie School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Winnetka Sd 36 reports $30,925 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How The Skokie School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carleton W Washburne School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Crow Island Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Greeley Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hubbard Woods Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to The Skokie School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 360
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 355
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 350
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Similar elementary schools in Winnetka
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 (~362 students)
Frequently asked questions about The Skokie School
How many students attend The Skokie School?
The Skokie School has 362 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Winnetka, IL. CCD year-over-year: 376 (2022-23) → 373 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Skokie School?
The student-teacher ratio at The Skokie School is 9.5:1, which is 32% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 39% 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 The Skokie School?
The largest demographic group at The Skokie School is White at 86.2% of enrollment, in Winnetka, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for The Skokie School?
The Skokie School has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (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 The Skokie School rank among elementary schools in Winnetka?
By Resource Investment Index, The Skokie School ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Winnetka, 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 Winnetka on the city page.
What other schools are in Winnetka Sd 36?
Besides The Skokie School, Winnetka Sd 36 also operates Carleton W Washburne School (376 students), Crow Island Elem School (360 students), and Greeley Elem School (355 students). See the Winnetka Sd 36 district page for the complete list.