What does the student-to-teacher ratio tell me?

The student-to-teacher ratio is the number of students divided by the number of full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. Lower ratios generally mean smaller class sizes and more individual attention, though the ratio does not directly equal class size since teachers have planning periods and may teach specialized subjects.

What types of staff are included?

School staff includes classroom teachers, special education teachers, instructional aides, counselors, administrators, librarians, nurses, social workers, psychologists, and support staff. The staffing breakdown shows how the district allocates its workforce across these roles.

Where does school staffing data come from?

Staffing data is reported annually by school districts to the state Board of Education as part of the School Report Card. It includes full-time equivalent counts, teacher qualifications, experience levels, and salary information.

River Grove, IL School Staffing — Teacher Counts & Ratios

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School Staff — 2025i

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Who teaches and supports students in your school districts. The median household income here is $70K, providing context for local cost of living.

Student:Teacheri

17.2:1

Avg Teacher Salaryi

$92K

Local Median Incomei

$70K

By District

Leyden CHSD 212High School District · 3,418 students

Teachers earn an average of $108K. 94% returned from the prior year.

Staff Breakdowni

254 total FTE

240 Teachers (95%)

14 Counselors (5%)

Teachers

Student:Teacher

17:1

Avg Salary

$108K

16.3 yrs avg experience

Retention ratei94%

Attendance ratei94%

Administration

Avg Salary

$157K

Support Staff

Counselorsi

13.8

1 per 248 students

Teacher Credentials

Novice teachersi5.1%

Out-of-fieldi2.2%

Provisional licensei5.1%

Elmwood Park CUSD 401Unit District · 2,880 students

Teachers earn an average of $84K. 90.7% returned from the prior year.

Staff Breakdowni

220 total FTE

215 Teachers (98%)

5 Counselors (2%)

Teachers

Student:Teacher

19:1

Avg Salary

$84K

12.3 yrs avg experience

Retention ratei90.7%

Attendance ratei90.7%

Administration

Avg Salary

$118K

Support Staff

Counselorsi

1 per 576 students

Teacher Credentials

Novice teachersi7.2%

Out-of-fieldi3.1%

Provisional licensei3.3%

River Grove SD 85-5Elementary District · 704 students

Teachers earn an average of $69K. 82.9% returned from the prior year.

Teachers

Student:Teacher

16:1

Avg Salary

$69K

10.4 yrs avg experience

Retention ratei82.9%

Attendance ratei82.9%

Administration

Avg Salary

$130K

Teacher Credentials

Novice teachersi7.5%

Out-of-fieldi0.8%

Rhodes SD 84-5Elementary District · 485 students

Teachers earn an average of $70K. 88.1% returned from the prior year.

Teachers

Student:Teacher

10:1

Avg Salary

$70K

10.9 yrs avg experience

Retention ratei88.1%

Attendance ratei88.1%

Administration

Avg Salary

$153K

Teacher Credentials

Novice teachersi5.8%

Provisional licensei4.3%