School overview
At a glance
Reported students
260
NCES CCD 2024–25, where reported
Teachers (FTE)
23.04
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11.3:1
Calculated, not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Illinois elementary enrollment
25th percentile
Compared with 2,324 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
449
Braeside Elem School: 260 reported students.
State peer staffing position
23th percentile
11.3:1 reported; state peer median 13.1:1. Ratio is not class size.
Profile interpretation
What the reported data says about Braeside Elem School
Braeside Elem School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Highland Park. It is one of 9 current school records connected to North Shore SD 112. NCES reports 260 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,324 elementary schools in Illinois with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 364.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 25th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.3:1, below the Illinois median of 13.1:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The two largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (91.9%) and multiracial (2.7%). English learners represent 4.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 15.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports access to gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Turn data into a school visit
Questions worth asking Braeside Elem School
- 1How do the reported 11.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 23.04 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3How are the school's 0 counselor FTE allocated across grades and student needs?
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Student context
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 4.1%
- Students with disabilities
- 15.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- Not reported
- Lunch program
- No
People available to students
Support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.5
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1.5
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White91.9%
- Hispanic1.9%
- Black0.8%
- Asian2.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2.7%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25 where reported, otherwise CRDC 2021–22. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Learning opportunities
Programs reported by the school
Advanced Placement
Not reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Not reported
Program availability is from CRDC 2021–22 and can change. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Continue exploring
Other schools in North Shore SD 112
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
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285 reported students
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225 reported students
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342 reported students
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449 reported students
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472 reported students
Oak Terrace Elem School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
494 reported students