Enrollment
605
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 173648003762
Thomas Edison Elem School — Morton Grove, IL
Federal NCES profile for Thomas Edison Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 55/100.
👥 Class size 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 56
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Skokie Sd 69 · Illinois
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
42.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.2:1
vs 14.6:1 Illinois avg
+4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Thomas Edison Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Thomas Edison Elem School reports 605 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 42.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 4% above the Illinois state mean of 14.6:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 4% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 17.5% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Skokie Sd 69 spends $27,705 per pupil district-wide, above the Illinois average of $20,099 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 61.0% from local sources (property taxes), 29.0% from the state, and 10.0% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (C), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Thomas Edison Elem School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Illinois state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.2:1 | ▲ 4% | 14.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 605 | top 80% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
15.2:1
students per teacher
— 4% above state mean
Top 73% in Illinois — lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
17.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Between 10–20% — above the pre-pandemic baseline of ~15% nationally but within the current U.S. range.
Funding equity
$27,705
per pupil, district-wide
— above Illinois avg of $20,099
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
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 605 Top 80% in Illinois — larger than 20% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 42.0
Students per teacher 15.2:1 +4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 173648003762
Student demographics
Asian 31.4%
White 30.1%
Hispanic or Latino 19.3%
Two or More 9.6%
African American 9.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Asian at 31.4% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 17.5%
In-school suspensions 1
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Skokie Sd 69, which includes Thomas Edison Elem School.
$27,705
Per student
+38%
vs Illinois
Avg $20,099
+42%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 61.0%
State 29.0%
Federal 10.0%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 628
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Enrollment
- 609
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
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Frequently asked questions about Thomas Edison Elem School
How many students attend Thomas Edison Elem School?
Thomas Edison Elem School has 605 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Morton Grove, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thomas Edison Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Thomas Edison Elem School is 15.2:1, which is 4% higher than the Illinois average of 14.6:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Thomas Edison Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Thomas Edison Elem School is Asian at 31.4%. The school serves a diverse student body in Morton Grove, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Thomas Edison Elem School?
Thomas Edison Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (C) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.