- Enrollment
- 1,919
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Cicero, IL
Cicero East Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Cicero East Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 171020001236
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cicero East Elem School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Illinois schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #1 of 7
- elementary schools in Cicero · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.1:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 408
- students enrolled
Cicero East Elem School has class sizes larger than 70% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cicero East Elem School ranks #1 of 7 elementary schools in Cicero, IL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+32 students YoY
Cicero East Elem School grew from 381 students in 2022-23 to 413 in 2023-24 (+8.4%).
Teacher FTE added 27.6 → 28.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+32 students YoY 171020001236 · Cicero, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
408 enr · 15.1:1 · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Unity Jr High School (1,919 students)
Cicero East Elem School grew from 381 students in 2022-23 to 413 in 2023-24 (+8.4%). Teacher FTE added 27.6 → 28.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Cicero East Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Unity Jr High
Unity Jr High School
1,919 students
- Abe Lincoln El 717
Abe Lincoln Elem School
717 students
- Warren Park Sc 695
Warren Park School
695 students
- Woodrow Wilson 622
Woodrow Wilson Elem School
622 students
- Sherlock Elem 583
Sherlock Elem School
583 students
- This school 408
Cicero East Elem School
408 students
What this shows Cicero East Elem School reports 408 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cicero East Elem School compares
Cicero East Elem School is a growing 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 | 15.1:1 | ▲ 8% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 408 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
408
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 70% in Illinois - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
52.7%
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
$23,162
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 97.1%
African American 2.0%
White 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 97.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 5.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 5.7, Cicero East Elem School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cicero Sd 99 reports $23,162 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cicero East Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unity Jr High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Abe Lincoln Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Warren Park School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Woodrow Wilson Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sherlock Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cicero East Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 717
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 695
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 622
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 583
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Similar elementary schools in Cicero
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Woodrow Wilson Elem School
Standard public school
622 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Liberty Elem School
Standard public school
453 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
T Roosevelt Elem School
Standard public school
450 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
Columbus East Elem School
Standard public school
411 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Drexel Elem School
Standard public school
396 students 12.4:1 students per teacher
Daniel Burnham Elem School
Standard public school
185 students 18.5:1 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 (~408 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cicero East Elem School
How many students attend Cicero East Elem School?
Cicero East Elem School has 408 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Cicero, IL. CCD year-over-year: 381 (2022-23) → 413 (2023-24), up 32.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cicero East Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cicero East Elem School is 15.1:1, which is 8% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cicero East Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Cicero East Elem School is Hispanic or Latino at 97.1% of enrollment, in Cicero, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cicero East Elem School?
Cicero East Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical 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 Cicero East Elem School rank among elementary schools in Cicero?
By Resource Investment Index, Cicero East Elem School ranks #1 of 7 elementary schools in Cicero, 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 Cicero on the city page.
What other schools are in Cicero Sd 99?
Besides Cicero East Elem School, Cicero Sd 99 also operates Unity Jr High School (1,919 students), Abe Lincoln Elem School (717 students), and Warren Park School (695 students). See the Cicero Sd 99 district page for the complete list.