Enrollment
204
Elementary
DISTRICT 363 · STATE 381
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·SKOKIE SD 73-5·NCES 171038000711
Elizabeth Meyer School
8100 Tripp Ave, Skokie, IL 60076 · (847) 673-1223 · Cook County
GRADES PK–KGELEMENTARY13-CITYREGULAR SCHOOL204 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
9.9:1
21 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 10.5:1 · STATE 13.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
26%
53 students
DISTRICT 31% · STATE 56%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 88 | 43% |
| Kindergarten | 116 | 57% |
Student demographics
72%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 74% · STATE 69% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Based on grade levels within Skokie SD 73-5. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Elizabeth Meyer School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Meyer School this school | 204 | 26.0% | N/A |
| Hawthorn School for Young Learners Vernon Hills | 248 | 25.0% | N/A |
| Manor Hill Elementary School Lombard | 285 | 33.3% | 55.0% |
| Prairie Trails School Mt Prospect | 175 | 17.7% | N/A |
| Arbor View Elementary School Glen Ellyn | 313 | 22.4% | 69.9% |
| Greenbrier Elementary School Arlington Heights | 280 | 23.6% | 72.6% |
Matched among Illinois elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Elizabeth Meyer School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Illinois | In Cook County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 204 | #2,033 of 2,419 | #817 of 901 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 9.9:1 | #119 of 2,035 | #69 of 817 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 72.4% | #71 of 2,042 | #32 of 819 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 26.0% | #1,847 of 2,132 | #725 of 804 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -2.9% | #1,311 of 1,461 | #603 of 661 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
204
+50 (+32%) vs 2020
+26% since 2000-01, when it was 162
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 204 | 20.5 | 9.9:1 | 26% (53) |
| 2023-24 | 194 | 18.1 | 10.7:1 | 23% (45) |
| 2022-23 | 180 | 19.1 | 9.4:1 | 7% (13) |
| 2020-21 | 154 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 210 | 14.8 | 14.2:1 | 11% (24) |
| 2015-16 | 172 | 9 | 19.1:1 | 19% (33) |
| 2010-11 | 185 | 9 | 20.6:1 | 22% (41) |
| 2000-01 | 162 | 7 | 23.1:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Elizabeth Meyer School.
Since 2017-18: students down 3% (210 to 204); teachers up 38% (14.8 to 20.5).
About Elizabeth Meyer School
Elizabeth Meyer School serves students in Skokie, Illinois, as a small elementary school. It offers pre-K through kindergarten and has 204 students enrolled. That is 46% below the average of about 381 students for elementary schools in Illinois.
The 3 schools of Skokie SD 73-5, including Elizabeth Meyer School, enroll 1,065 students.
The student body at Elizabeth Meyer School has no majority group. White students lead at 41%. Other groups make up 26% Asian, 13% Hispanic, 10% Black, and 9% multiracial. In Cook County overall, the White share is about 44%. A diversity index of 72% means there is a 72% chance two randomly chosen students at Elizabeth Meyer School are from different groups.
Elizabeth Meyer School has 20.5 full-time-equivalent teachers on staff and a student-to-teacher ratio of 9.9:1. The gap from the 13.9:1 average for elementary schools in Illinois is 4.0 students per teacher. At Elizabeth Meyer School, 26% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024-25. The 66% average for public schools in Cook County is 40 points higher.
The school's county is Cook County. According to Census Bureau estimates, median household income comes to about $83,498, 43% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 10% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Cook County's 1,406 public schools enroll about 697,934 students and include Elizabeth Meyer School.
Straight-line distance to the nearest public school, Oliver McCracken Middle School, is about 0.4 miles. Other public schools within five miles: at least 8.
For locale, NCES codes Elizabeth Meyer School as City: Small.
A 32% rise took enrollment from 154 in 2020-21 to 204 in 2024-25.
On allk12, people connected to Elizabeth Meyer School can post about special education services, counseling, and support programs. Members of the school community can share what they know.
Cook County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
5,182,090
Census ACS
Median income
$83,498
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
43%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
10%
Below federal line
Schools in county
1,406
697,934 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Skokie SD 73-5
- John Middleton Elementary SchoolElementary · 521 students
- Oliver McCracken Middle SchoolMiddle · 340 students
Other schools in Skokie
- Niles West High SchoolHigh · 2,646 students
- Niles North High SchoolHigh · 1,999 students
- Fairview South Elementary SchoolElementary · 718 students
- Old Orchard Jr High SchoolMiddle · 711 students
- Lincoln Jr High SchoolMiddle · 628 students
- Madison Elementary SchoolElementary · 609 students
Nearby schools
- Oliver McCracken Middle School0.4 mi · 340
- East Prairie Elementary School0.7 mi · 513
- John Middleton Elementary School1.0 mi · 521
- Lincoln Jr High School1.0 mi · 628
- Madison Elementary School1.1 mi · 609
- Devonshire Elementary School1.2 mi · 417
Frequently asked questions
About Elizabeth Meyer SchoolHow many students attend Elizabeth Meyer School?
Elizabeth Meyer School enrolls approximately 204 students in grades PK-KG.
Is Elizabeth Meyer School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Elizabeth Meyer School is an elementary school covering grades PK-KG.
How many teachers does Elizabeth Meyer School have?
Elizabeth Meyer School employs 21 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 9.9:1.
What is the student diversity at Elizabeth Meyer School?
Student demographics at Elizabeth Meyer School are roughly 41% White, 13% Hispanic, 10% Black, 26% Asian, 9% Two or more.
What district is Elizabeth Meyer School in?
Elizabeth Meyer School is part of Skokie SD 73-5.
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