- Enrollment
- 621
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 174035004052
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 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 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Illinois schools.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Villa Park · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.2:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 425
- students enrolled
Ardmore Elem School has class sizes larger than 71% 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 →
NCES CCD universe card
School universe 174035004052 · Villa Park, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
425 enr · 15.2:1 · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Jackson Middle School (621 students)
Resource Investment Index #1 of 3 elementary schools in Villa Park. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Ardmore Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jackson Middle
Jackson Middle School
621 students
- North Elem Sch
North Elem School
434 students
- Westmore Elem
Westmore Elem School
432 students
- This school
Ardmore Elem School
425 students
- Jefferson Midd
Jefferson Middle School
375 students
- Schafer Elem S
Schafer Elem School
354 students
What this shows Ardmore Elem School reports 425 students on the CCD universe file.
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 | 15.2:1 | ▲ 9% | 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
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
425
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 71% in Illinois - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
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
$22,608
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
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.
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
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Sd 45 Dupage County, which includes Ardmore Elem School.
$22,608
Per student
+24%
vs Illinois
Avg $18,196
+28%
vs U.S.
Avg $17,658
Revenue mix
Local 62.0%
State 31.0%
Federal 7.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2022-23 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Westmore Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar 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
- 434
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 432
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 375
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 354
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar elementary schools in Villa Park
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~425 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.2:1)
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 15.2:1, which is 9% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 3% lower 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 52/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.
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