- Enrollment
- 628
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Morton Grove, IL
Thomas Edison Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Thomas Edison Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 173648003762
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Thomas Edison Elem School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Morton Grove · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 605
- students enrolled
Thomas Edison Elem School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Thomas Edison Elem School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Morton Grove, IL.
School address
District: Skokie Sd 69 · Illinois
NCES ID 173648003762 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Thomas Edison Elem School held near 639 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 42.0 → 45.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 173648003762 · Morton Grove, IL Elementary · MID · TRAD
605 enr · 14.4:1 · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Lincoln Jr High School (628 students)
Thomas Edison Elem School held near 639 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE added 42.0 → 45.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Thomas Edison Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lincoln Jr Hig
Lincoln Jr High School
628 students
- Madison Elem S
Madison Elem School
609 students
- This school
Thomas Edison Elem School
605 students
What this shows Thomas Edison Elem School reports 605 students on the CCD universe file.
How Thomas Edison Elem School compares
Thomas Edison 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 | 14.4:1 | ▲ 3% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 605 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
605
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 62% in Illinois - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$21,968
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
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.
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.
Student-body diversity index 75.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 75.6, Thomas Edison Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Skokie Sd 69 reports $21,968 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Thomas Edison Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Jr High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Madison Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Thomas Edison Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 609
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar elementary schools in Morton Grove
2 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 (~605 students)
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 an elementary school in Morton Grove, IL. CCD year-over-year: 639 (2022-23) → 639 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thomas Edison Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Thomas Edison Elem School is 14.4:1, which is 3% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
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% of enrollment, in Morton Grove, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 75.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Thomas Edison Elem School?
Thomas Edison Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (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 Thomas Edison Elem School rank among elementary schools in Morton Grove?
By Resource Investment Index, Thomas Edison Elem School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Morton Grove, 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 Morton Grove on the city page.
What other schools are in Skokie Sd 69?
Besides Thomas Edison Elem School, Skokie Sd 69 also operates Lincoln Jr High School (628 students) and Madison Elem School (609 students). See the Skokie Sd 69 district page for the complete list.