- Enrollment
- 947
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Oak Park, IL
William Beye Elem School
Federal NCES profile for William Beye Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 66/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 172925003068
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
William Beye Elem School earns 66/100 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 4
- elementary schools in Oak Park · Resource Index
- 66
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.8:1
- students per teacher
- 397
- students enrolled
William Beye Elem School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, William Beye Elem School ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Oak Park, IL.
School address
District: Oak Park Esd 97 · Illinois
NCES ID 172925003068 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+22 students YoY
William Beye Elem School grew from 368 students in 2022-23 to 390 in 2023-24 (+6.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 31.1 → 29.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+22 students YoY 172925003068 · Oak Park, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
397 enr · 12.8:1 · RII 66
Nearest enrollment peer: Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School (947 students)
William Beye Elem School grew from 368 students in 2022-23 to 390 in 2023-24 (+6.0%). Teacher FTE lost 31.1 → 29.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
William Beye Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Gwendolyn Broo
Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School
947 students
- Percy Julian M
Percy Julian Middle School
927 students
- Abraham Lincol
Abraham Lincoln Elem School
580 students
- Longfellow Ele
Longfellow Elem School
524 students
- Oliver W Holme
Oliver W Holmes Elem School
513 students
- This school
William Beye Elem School
397 students
What this shows William Beye Elem School reports 397 students on the CCD universe file.
How William Beye Elem School compares
William Beye 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 | 12.8:1 | ▼ 9% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 397 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
397
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 39% in Illinois - lower ratio than 61% 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
$23,483
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
2
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 56.1%
Hispanic or Latino 14.9%
African American 14.6%
Two or More 11.4%
Asian 3.0%
Largest group: White at 56.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.8, William Beye Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Oak Park Esd 97 reports $23,483 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How William Beye Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Percy Julian Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Abraham Lincoln Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Longfellow Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oliver W Holmes Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to William Beye Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 927
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 580
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 524
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 513
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Similar elementary schools in Oak Park
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 (~397 students)
Frequently asked questions about William Beye Elem School
How many students attend William Beye Elem School?
William Beye Elem School has 397 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Oak Park, IL. CCD year-over-year: 368 (2022-23) → 390 (2023-24), up 22.
What is the student-teacher ratio at William Beye Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at William Beye Elem School is 12.8:1, which is 9% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 18% 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 William Beye Elem School?
The largest demographic group at William Beye Elem School is White at 56.1% of enrollment, in Oak Park, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for William Beye Elem School?
William Beye Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 66/100 (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 William Beye Elem School rank among elementary schools in Oak Park?
By Resource Investment Index, William Beye Elem School ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Oak 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 Oak Park on the city page.
What other schools are in Oak Park Esd 97?
Besides William Beye Elem School, Oak Park Esd 97 also operates Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School (947 students), Percy Julian Middle School (927 students), and Abraham Lincoln Elem School (580 students). See the Oak Park Esd 97 district page for the complete list.