Enrollment
425
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.3:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-5% 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 elementary school in Oswego, Illinois, enrolling 425 students.
At 13.3:1, 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.
With 425 students, its enrollment sits close to the Illinois median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 96% 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 (53%) and Hispanic or Latino (22%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 65/100).
10.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Oswego's elementary schools, it stands alongside Southbury Elem School (676 students): Churchill Elem School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.3:1 vs 16.1:1).
Cusd 308 also operates Oswego High School (2,870 students) and Oswego East High School (2,758 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 | 13.3:1 | ▼ 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 (what these measure)
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
$16,181
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cusd 308, which includes Churchill Elem School.
$16,181
Per student
-5%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-2%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 47.8%
State 45.6%
Federal 6.5%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- 2,870
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- 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
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 (~425 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.3:1)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Churchill Elem School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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