Enrollment
258
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Addison, IL
Army Trail Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Army Trail Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 170315000005
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Army Trail Elem School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 91% of Illinois schools.
- #7 of 7
- elementary schools in Addison · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 9.9:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 258
- students enrolled
Army Trail Elem School has class sizes smaller than 91% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Army Trail Elem School ranks #7 of 7 elementary schools in Addison, IL.
School address
District: Addison Sd 4 · Illinois
NCES ID 170315000005 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.9:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-29% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Army Trail Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Army Trail Elem School
Army Trail Elem School is a mid-sized elementary school in Addison, Illinois, enrolling 258 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 9.9:1, Army Trail Elem School is leaner than roughly 91% of Illinois schools and 29% under the state's 14:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Enrollment of 258 puts it in the smaller third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (65%) and White (16%) (diversity index 54/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 48.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Addison's elementary schools, it stands alongside Fullerton Elem School (384 students): Army Trail Elem School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (9.9:1 vs 11:1).
Addison Sd 4 also operates Indian Trail Jr High School (1,111 students) and Fullerton Elem School (384 students) alongside Army Trail 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 Army Trail Elem School compares
Army Trail 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 | 9.9:1 | ▼ 29% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 258 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.9:1
Leaner classes than 89% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
258
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
9.9:1
students per teacher
- 29% below state mean
Top 9% in Illinois - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
48.1%
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
$18,178
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 64.7%
White 15.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 10.9%
African American 4.7%
Asian 3.1%
Two or More 1.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 64.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.2, Army Trail Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Addison Sd 4, which includes Army Trail Elem School.
$18,178
Per student
+7%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+10%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 50.4%
State 39.2%
Federal 10.4%
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 Army Trail Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Trail Jr High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fullerton Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Stone Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lake Park Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Army Trail Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,111
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 384
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 357
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 345
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 294
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar elementary schools in Addison
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Fullerton Elem School
Standard public school
384 students 11:1 students per teacher
Stone Elem School
Standard public school
357 students 11.9:1 students per teacher
Lincoln Elem School
Standard public school
345 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
Lake Park Elem School
Standard public school
294 students 10.9:1 students per teacher
Ardmore Elem School
Standard public school
230 students 11:1 students per teacher
Wesley Elem School
Standard public school
220 students 10.5:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Illinois, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~258 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Army Trail Elem School
How many students attend Army Trail Elem School?
Army Trail Elem School has 258 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Addison, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Army Trail Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Army Trail Elem School is 9.9:1, which is 29% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 37% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Army Trail Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Army Trail Elem School is Hispanic or Latino at 64.7% of enrollment, in Addison, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Army Trail Elem School?
Army Trail Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower 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 Army Trail Elem School rank among elementary schools in Addison?
By Resource Investment Index, Army Trail Elem School ranks #7 of 7 elementary schools in Addison, 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 Addison on the city page.
Is Army Trail Elem School a good school?
Army Trail Elem School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 91% 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 Addison Sd 4?
Besides Army Trail Elem School, Addison Sd 4 also operates Indian Trail Jr High School (1,111 students), Fullerton Elem School (384 students), and Stone Elem School (357 students). See the Addison Sd 4 district page for the complete list.
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