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3 schools in Skokie SD 73-5

Illinois · 1,065 students · 1 city

Across Skokie SD 73-5 (Illinois), 3 public K-12 schools serve approximately 1,065 students, an average of 355 per school.

4-year change in Skokie SD 73-5

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,065
+22 (+2%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
3
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

How Skokie SD 73-5 ranks

Among districts
MeasureThis districtIn IllinoisIn the US
Enrollment
ranked largest first
1,065#331 of 508#6,721 of 9,234
Number of schools
ranked most first
3#382 of 508N/A
Students per teacher
ranked fewest first
10.3:1#18 of 506#584 of 9,044
Free or reduced-price lunch share
ranked highest first
32.0%#359 of 456#6,446 of 8,164
Diversity index
ranked most diverse first
73.8%#4 of 341#109 of 6,853
Districts need at least 2 schools and 500 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.

Inside Skokie SD 73-5

Since 2017-18, the 3 district schools that reported both years went from 1,088 to 1,065 students (down 2%) and from 85 to 104 full-time teachers (up 22%), as of 2024-25.

Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across each school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25; schools with fewer than 100 students and schools serving specialized populations are left out. Staffing figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data and count only schools that reported students and teachers in both years.
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollment
John Middleton Elem SchoolSkokieElementary01-05521
Oliver McCracken Middle SchoolSkokieMiddle06-08340
Elizabeth Meyer SchoolSkokieElementaryPK-KG204

About Skokie SD 73-5

Skokie SD 73-5 is a small Illinois school district running 3 schools with combined enrollment near 1,065.

In terms of grade levels, Skokie SD 73-5 is made up of 2 elementary and 1 middle.

On a per-school basis, Skokie SD 73-5 runs about 355 students per school, 26% lower than the state mean of roughly 480.

Trend over the past 4 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 1,065 students, stayed largely flat from the 1,043 reported in SY 2020-21.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Skokie SD 73-5 discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools does Skokie SD 73-5 run?
Skokie SD 73-5 has 3 public schools with a combined enrollment of about 1,065 students in Illinois.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Skokie SD 73-5?
Skokie SD 73-5 includes 2 elementary schools and 1 middle school.
What is the largest school in Skokie SD 73-5?
John Middleton Elem School is the largest public school in Skokie SD 73-5 by enrollment, with approximately 521 students.
What grade levels does Skokie SD 73-5 serve?
Skokie SD 73-5 serves students from pre-K through grade 8 across 3 schools.