Enrollment
605
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
42.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.4:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Thomas Edison Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Thomas Edison Elem School
Thomas Edison Elem School is a mid-sized elementary school in Morton Grove, Illinois, enrolling 605 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 605 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by Asian (31%) and White (30%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 76/100).
17.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Skokie Sd 69 spends $22,004 per pupil, 29% above the Illinois average, a better-resourced district than most.
Among Morton Grove's elementary schools, it stands alongside Melzer School (395 students): Thomas Edison Elem School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.4:1 vs 12.3:1).
Skokie Sd 69 also operates Lincoln Jr High School (628 students) and Madison Elem School (609 students) alongside Thomas Edison Elem School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Thomas Edison Elem School compares
Thomas Edison Elem School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$22,004
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Skokie Sd 69, which includes Thomas Edison Elem School.
$22,004
Per student
+29%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
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
- 628
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- 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.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Illinois, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~605 students)
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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 an 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 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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Thomas Edison Elem School a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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