Lombard Sd 44

Lombard, Illinois - 8 schools

An equity score of 43/100 ranks Lombard Sd 44 #270 of 763 districts in Illinois (state average 38). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $22,524 per pupil, Lombard Sd 44 ranks #98 of 848 Illinois districts by per-pupil spending (Illinois districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

2,962
Total Enrollment
8
Schools
$22,524
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, Middle
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Lombard Sd 44 operates 8 public schools serving 2,962 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Illinois. The school portfolio breaks down into 6 elementary, 1 middle, 1 combined schools, a compact enough portfolio that families can compare every campus directly before they move, rent, or enrol. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in Dupage County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $22,524 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the upper half of 848 Illinois districts by per-pupil spending. See how Illinois compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 68.2% local, 25.8% state, and 6.0% federal, a local-revenue-heavy mix that leaves the district more exposed to property-tax swings and local ballot measures than state-funded peers. The district's equity score is 43/100, ranked #270 of 763 in Illinois against a state average of 38, in line with the typical spread seen across the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

a 311.7:1 student-counselor ratio, somewhat above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 10.1% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 60.9% White, 15.6% Hispanic or Latino, 12.3% Asian across the district's schools. Its most demographically mixed campus is Manor Hill Elem School, with a diversity index of 70.0/100.

Its largest campus is Glenn Westlake Middle School, enrolling 935 students (31% of the district's total enrollment). Its smallest is John Schroder Early Childhood Ctr, at 159 students, a 6x enrollment spread across the district's campuses.

Glenn Westlake Middle School accounts for 31.3% of all Lombard Sd 44 student enrollment

That concentration means Lombard Sd 44-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: middle. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Lombard Sd 44 school enrollment varies 5.9× across entities

Lombard Sd 44 school enrollment ranges from 159 students (lowest) to 935 students (highest), a spread of 776 students. That spread sits on the tighter side of typical variation, though it still reflects typical mixed-portfolio variation between specialty programs and large neighbourhood schools. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Lombard Sd 44 student-counselor ratio is 312:1: slightly below the ~408 national average, within the typical range for U.S. public districts

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment, districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Sitting just under the national figure still leaves meaningful room for sub-unit variation that the aggregate number hides. Variation between sub-units within Lombard Sd 44 is typically wider than the Lombard Sd 44-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Lombard Sd 44 chronic absenteeism rate is 10.1%: well below typical (strongly associated with lower-than-average attendance disruption; districts in this range often have attendance interventions, robust transportation, or smaller catchments that reduce barriers)

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason, illness, family obligations, or disengagement Values this far below the benchmark often reflect a distinctive local circumstance rather than ordinary scale differences.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

6.0%
Federal
25.8%
State
68.2%
Local

Funding Equity

43
Equity Score
270 / 763
State Rank
38
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 8 schools in Lombard Sd 44.

White 60.9%
Hispanic or Latino 15.6%
African American 7.6%
Asian 12.3%
Multiracial 3.4%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Student-body diversity

Average diversity index 56.1/100

Average Simpson diversity index across Lombard Sd 44's schools, above the Illinois average of 38.9.

Most mixed schools

  1. 1 Manor Hill Elem School 70.0
  2. 2 Butterfield Elem School 65.4
  3. 3 John Schroder Early Childhood Ctr 65.0
  4. 4 Madison Elementary School 62.4
  5. 5 Glenn Westlake Middle School 60.2

Programs & Resources

311.7:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
10.1%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Lombard Sd 44

School Enrollment
Glenn Westlake Middle School
935
Madison Elementary School
477
Wm Hammerschmidt Elem School
381
Butterfield Elem School
293
Manor Hill Elem School
285
Pleasant Lane Elem School
245
Park View Elem School
214
John Schroder Early Childhood Ctr
159

How Lombard Sd 44 Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Illinois districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Bloom Twp Hsd 206 Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded
La Grange Sd 102 Similar size Lower spending Similar funding mix
Cook County Sd 130 Similar size Lower spending Less locally funded
Minooka Chsd 111 Similar size Lower spending More locally funded
Berwyn South Sd 100 Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded

Comparisons are relative to Lombard Sd 44's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Lombard Sd 44?

Lombard Sd 44 has 8 schools, including 1 middle, 6 elementary, 1 combined. Total enrollment is 2,962 students.

How much does Lombard Sd 44 spend per student?

Lombard Sd 44 spends $22,524 per student. The district has an equity score of 43/100, ranking #270 in Illinois.

What is the demographic composition of Lombard Sd 44?

Lombard Sd 44 students are 60.9% White, 15.6% Hispanic or Latino, 12.3% Asian, 7.6% African American, averaged across 8 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Lombard Sd 44?

Lombard Sd 44 has an equity score of 43/100, ranking #270 out of 763 districts in Illinois.