- Enrollment
- 2,870
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Oswego, IL
Churchill Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Churchill Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 63/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 173027005365
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Churchill Elem School earns 63/100 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 6
- elementary schools in Oswego · Resource Index
- 63
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.3:1
- students per teacher
- 425
- 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 6 elementary schools in Oswego, IL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-23 students YoY
Churchill Elem School shrank from 459 students in 2022-23 to 436 in 2023-24 (-5.0%).
Teacher FTE held 32.3 → 32.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-23 students YoY 173027005365 · Oswego, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
425 enr · 13.3:1 · RII 63
Nearest enrollment peer: Oswego High School (2,870 students)
Churchill Elem School shrank from 459 students in 2022-23 to 436 in 2023-24 (-5.0%). Teacher FTE held 32.3 → 32.1 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
- Oswego High Sc
Oswego High School
2,870 students
- Oswego East Hi
Oswego East High School
2,758 students
- Traughber Jr H 1,070
Traughber Jr High School
1,070 students
- Thompson Jr Hi 832
Thompson Jr High School
832 students
- Lakewood Creek 767
Lakewood Creek Elementary
767 students
- This school 425
Churchill Elem School
425 students
What this shows Churchill Elem School reports 425 students on the CCD universe file.
How Churchill Elem School compares
Churchill Elem School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.3:1 | ▼ 5% | 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
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% 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 methodology
Staffing depth
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 46% in Illinois - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$16,904
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 52.5%
Hispanic or Latino 22.4%
African American 10.4%
Asian 9.4%
Two or More 4.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 52.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.2, Churchill Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cusd 308 reports $16,904 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oswego High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oswego East High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Traughber Jr High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thompson Jr High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lakewood Creek Elementary | Larger | 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
- 2,758
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,070
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 832
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 767
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar elementary schools in Oswego
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Southbury Elem School
Standard public school
676 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Fox Chase Elementary School
Standard public school
661 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Prairie Point Elem School
Standard public school
455 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Old Post Elementary School
Standard public school
387 students 12.1:1 students per teacher
Hunt Club Elem
Standard public school
357 students 8.7:1 students per teacher
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)
Frequently asked questions about Churchill Elem School
How many students attend Churchill Elem School?
Churchill Elem School has 425 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Oswego, IL. CCD year-over-year: 459 (2022-23) → 436 (2023-24), down 23.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Churchill Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Churchill Elem School is 13.3:1, which is 5% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 15% 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 52.5% of enrollment, in Oswego, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Churchill Elem School?
Churchill Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 63/100 (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 elementary schools in Oswego?
By Resource Investment Index, Churchill Elem School ranks #2 of 6 elementary schools in Oswego, 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 Oswego on the city page.
What other schools are in Cusd 308?
Besides Churchill Elem School, Cusd 308 also operates Oswego High School (2,870 students), Oswego East High School (2,758 students), and Traughber Jr High School (1,070 students). See the Cusd 308 district page for the complete list.