Enrollment
490
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Arlington Heights, IL
Windsor Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Windsor Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 170414000101
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Windsor Elementary School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of Illinois schools.
- #3 of 9
- elementary schools in Arlington Heights · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.5:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 490
- students enrolled
Windsor Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 78% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Windsor Elementary School ranks #3 of 9 elementary schools in Arlington Heights, IL.
School address
District: Arlington Heights Sd 25 · Illinois
NCES ID 170414000101 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
40.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.5:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-18% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Windsor Elementary School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Windsor Elementary School
Windsor Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Arlington Heights, Illinois, enrolling 490 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 490 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 White (76%) and Hispanic or Latino (12%) (diversity index 40/100).
10.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Arlington Heights's elementary schools, it stands alongside Olive-Mary Stitt School (671 students): Windsor Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (11.5:1 vs 16:1).
Arlington Heights Sd 25 also operates Thomas Middle School (1,024 students) and South Middle School (812 students) alongside Windsor Elementary 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 Windsor Elementary School compares
Windsor Elementary 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 | 11.5:1 | ▼ 18% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 490 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.5:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
490
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
11.5:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 22% in Illinois - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
10.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$17,811
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
Somewhat 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
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 490 Top 32% in Illinois - larger than 68% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 40.0
Students per teacher 11.5:1 -18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 170414000101
Student demographics
White 76.3%
Hispanic or Latino 12.2%
Asian 8.8%
African American 2.2%
Two or More 0.4%
Largest group: White at 76.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.5, Windsor Elementary School is about as mixed as the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 10.4%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Arlington Heights Sd 25, which includes Windsor Elementary School.
$17,811
Per student
+5%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+7%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 69.9%
State 24.8%
Federal 5.3%
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 Windsor Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Olive-Mary Stitt School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westgate Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ivy Hill Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Windsor Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,024
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 812
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 671
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 633
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 593
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar elementary schools in Arlington Heights
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Olive-Mary Stitt School
Standard public school
671 students 16:1 students per teacher
Westgate Elem School
Standard public school
633 students 12.5:1 students per teacher
Ivy Hill Elem School
Standard public school
593 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Dryden Elem School
Standard public school
521 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
Patton Elem School
Standard public school
399 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
J W Riley Elem School
Standard public school
319 students 10.7:1 students per teacher
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Windsor Elementary School
How many students attend Windsor Elementary School?
Windsor Elementary School has 490 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Arlington Heights, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Windsor Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Windsor Elementary School is 11.5:1, which is 18% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 27% 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 Windsor Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Windsor Elementary School is White at 76.3% of enrollment, in Arlington Heights, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Windsor Elementary School?
Windsor Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (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 Windsor Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Arlington Heights?
By Resource Investment Index, Windsor Elementary School ranks #3 of 9 elementary schools in Arlington Heights, 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 Arlington Heights on the city page.
Is Windsor Elementary School a good school?
Windsor Elementary School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of 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 Arlington Heights Sd 25?
Besides Windsor Elementary School, Arlington Heights Sd 25 also operates Thomas Middle School (1,024 students), South Middle School (812 students), and Olive-Mary Stitt School (671 students). See the Arlington Heights Sd 25 district page for the complete list.