Enrollment
618
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
45.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.7:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Churchill Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Churchill Elem School
Churchill Elem School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Glen Ellyn, Illinois, enrolling 618 students.
At 13.7:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Illinois median, within a few percentage points of the 14:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Enrollment of 618 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 91% of the 3,845 Illinois schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Its student body is led by White (39%) and Hispanic or Latino (30%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 69/100).
17.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Glen Ellyn's public schools, it stands alongside Forest Glen Elem School (581 students): Churchill Elem School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.7:1 vs 14.9:1).
Glen Ellyn Sd 41 also operates Hadley Junior High School (1,143 students) and Benjamin Franklin Elem School (581 students) alongside Churchill 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 Churchill Elem School compares
Churchill 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$18,481
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
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Glen Ellyn Sd 41, which includes Churchill Elem School.
$18,481
Per student
+8%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 71.9%
State 23.2%
Federal 4.9%
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 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
- 1,143
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- 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.
Similar other 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 (~618 students)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Churchill Elem School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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