- Enrollment
- 1,143
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Glen Ellyn, IL
Churchill Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Churchill Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 171680001983
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Churchill Elem School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Glen Ellyn · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 618
- students enrolled
Churchill Elem School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Churchill Elem School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Glen Ellyn, IL.
School address
District: Glen Ellyn Sd 41 · Illinois
NCES ID 171680001983 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+30 students YoY
Churchill Elem School held near 669 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+30 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 45.8 → 47.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+30 students YoY 171680001983 · Glen Ellyn, IL Other · MID · TRAD
618 enr · 13.7:1 · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Hadley Junior High School (1,143 students)
Churchill Elem School held near 669 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+30 headcount). Teacher FTE added 45.8 → 47.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Churchill Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hadley Junior
Hadley Junior High School
1,143 students
- This school
Churchill Elem School
618 students
- Benjamin Frank
Benjamin Franklin Elem School
581 students
- Forest Glen El
Forest Glen Elem School
581 students
- Abraham Lincol
Abraham Lincoln Elem School
559 students
What this shows Churchill Elem School reports 618 students on the CCD universe file.
How Churchill Elem School compares
Churchill Elem School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.7:1 | ▼ 2% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 618 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
618
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 52% in Illinois - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$18,895
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
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
9
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 39.3%
Hispanic or Latino 30.3%
Asian 24.3%
Two or More 3.4%
African American 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 39.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.3, Churchill Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Glen Ellyn Sd 41 reports $18,895 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Churchill Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hadley Junior High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Benjamin Franklin Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Forest Glen Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Abraham Lincoln Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Churchill Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 581
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 581
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 559
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Similar other schools in Glen Ellyn
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~618 students)
Frequently asked questions about Churchill Elem School
How many students attend Churchill Elem School?
Churchill Elem School has 618 students enrolled. It is a public school in Glen Ellyn, IL. CCD year-over-year: 639 (2022-23) → 669 (2023-24), nearly flat (+30).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Churchill Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Churchill Elem School is 13.7:1, which is 2% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 13% 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 Churchill Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Churchill Elem School is White at 39.3% of enrollment, in Glen Ellyn, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Churchill Elem School?
Churchill Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (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 Churchill Elem School rank among schools in Glen Ellyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Churchill Elem School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Glen Ellyn, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Glen Ellyn on the city page.
What other schools are in Glen Ellyn Sd 41?
Besides Churchill Elem School, Glen Ellyn Sd 41 also operates Hadley Junior High School (1,143 students), Benjamin Franklin Elem School (581 students), and Forest Glen Elem School (581 students). See the Glen Ellyn Sd 41 district page for the complete list.