Enrollment
425
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Villa Park, IL
Ardmore Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Ardmore Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 174035004052
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ardmore Elem School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Illinois schools.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Villa Park · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.8:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 425
- students enrolled
Ardmore Elem School has class sizes larger than 87% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ardmore Elem School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Villa Park, IL.
School address
District: Sd 45 Dupage County · Illinois
NCES ID 174035004052 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.8:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+20% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ardmore Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ardmore Elem School
Ardmore Elem School is a mid-sized elementary school in Villa Park, Illinois, enrolling 425 students.
Class loads run heavy: 16.8:1 is larger than about 87% of Illinois schools and 20% above the 14:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
With 425 students, its enrollment sits close to the Illinois median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by White (65%) and Hispanic or Latino (25%) (diversity index 51/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.4% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Sd 45 Dupage County spends $21,492 per pupil, 26% above the Illinois average, a better-resourced district than most.
Among Villa Park's elementary schools, it stands alongside North Elem School (434 students): Ardmore Elem School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16.8:1 vs 14.5:1).
Sd 45 Dupage County also operates Jackson Middle School (621 students) and North Elem School (434 students) alongside Ardmore Elem School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Ardmore Elem School compares
Ardmore Elem School on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.8:1 | ▲ 20% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 425 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
425
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 87% in Illinois - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
21.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$21,492
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 425 Top 41% in Illinois - larger than 59% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 28.0
Students per teacher 16.8:1 +20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 174035004052
Student demographics
White 65.2%
Hispanic or Latino 24.9%
Two or More 4.9%
African American 3.5%
Asian 1.4%
Largest group: White at 65.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.9, Ardmore Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 21.4%
In-school suspensions 2
Out-of-school suspensions 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Sd 45 Dupage County, which includes Ardmore Elem School.
$21,492
Per student
+26%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 62.0%
State 31.0%
Federal 7.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Ardmore Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Westmore Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Schafer Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ardmore Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 621
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 434
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 432
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 375
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 354
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar elementary schools in Villa Park
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Ardmore Elem School
How many students attend Ardmore Elem School?
Ardmore Elem School has 425 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Villa Park, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ardmore Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ardmore Elem School is 16.8:1, which is 20% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 7% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ardmore Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Ardmore Elem School is White at 65.2% of enrollment, in Villa Park, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ardmore Elem School?
Ardmore Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Ardmore Elem School rank among elementary schools in Villa Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Ardmore Elem School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Villa Park, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Villa Park on the city page.
Is Ardmore Elem School a good school?
Ardmore Elem School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Illinois schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Sd 45 Dupage County?
Besides Ardmore Elem School, Sd 45 Dupage County also operates Jackson Middle School (621 students), North Elem School (434 students), and Westmore Elem School (432 students). See the Sd 45 Dupage County district page for the complete list.