- Enrollment
- 663
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Highland Park, IL
Wayne Thomas Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Wayne Thomas Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 64/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 170011902200
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 81
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wayne Thomas Elem School earns 64/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #5 of 6
- elementary schools in Highland Park · Resource Index
- 64
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.5:1
- students per teacher
- 449
- students enrolled
Wayne Thomas Elem School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wayne Thomas Elem School ranks #5 of 6 elementary schools in Highland Park, IL.
School address
District: North Shore Sd 112 · Illinois
NCES ID 170011902200 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+61 students YoY
Wayne Thomas Elem School grew from 381 students in 2022-23 to 442 in 2023-24 (+16.0%).
Teacher FTE added 31.2 → 33.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+61 students YoY 170011902200 · Highland Park, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
449 enr · 14.5:1 · RII 64
Nearest enrollment peer: Edgewood Middle School (663 students)
Wayne Thomas Elem School grew from 381 students in 2022-23 to 442 in 2023-24 (+16.0%). Teacher FTE added 31.2 → 33.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Wayne Thomas Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Edgewood Middl
Edgewood Middle School
663 students
- Northwood Midd
Northwood Middle School
540 students
- Oak Terrace El
Oak Terrace Elem School
494 students
- Indian Trail E
Indian Trail Elem School
472 students
- This school
Wayne Thomas Elem School
449 students
- Sherwood Elem
Sherwood Elem School
342 students
What this shows Wayne Thomas Elem School reports 449 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wayne Thomas Elem School compares
Wayne Thomas Elem School is a growing 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 | 14.5:1 | ▲ 4% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 449 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
449
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 63% in Illinois - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
7.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$24,799
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
White 74.8%
Hispanic or Latino 13.4%
Two or More 5.3%
Asian 4.0%
African American 2.4%
Largest group: White at 74.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.8, Wayne Thomas Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for North Shore Sd 112 reports $24,799 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wayne Thomas Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edgewood Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northwood Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oak Terrace Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Indian Trail Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sherwood Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wayne Thomas Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 540
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
- Enrollment
- 494
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
- Enrollment
- 472
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 342
- Students per teacher
- 9:1
- Resource Index
- 69/100
Similar elementary schools in Highland Park
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Indian Trail Elem School
Standard public school
472 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
Sherwood Elem School
Standard public school
342 students 9:1 students per teacher
Ravinia Elem School
Standard public school
285 students 13:1 students per teacher
Braeside Elem School
Standard public school
260 students 11.8:1 students per teacher
Red Oak Elem School
Standard public school
225 students 10.2:1 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 (~449 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Wayne Thomas Elem School
How many students attend Wayne Thomas Elem School?
Wayne Thomas Elem School has 449 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Highland Park, IL. CCD year-over-year: 381 (2022-23) → 442 (2023-24), up 61.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wayne Thomas Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wayne Thomas Elem School is 14.5:1, which is 4% 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 Wayne Thomas Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Wayne Thomas Elem School is White at 74.8% of enrollment, in Highland Park, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wayne Thomas Elem School?
Wayne Thomas Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 64/100 (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 Wayne Thomas Elem School rank among elementary schools in Highland Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Wayne Thomas Elem School ranks #5 of 6 elementary schools in Highland Park, 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 Highland Park on the city page.
What other schools are in North Shore Sd 112?
Besides Wayne Thomas Elem School, North Shore Sd 112 also operates Edgewood Middle School (663 students), Northwood Middle School (540 students), and Oak Terrace Elem School (494 students). See the North Shore Sd 112 district page for the complete list.