Enrollment
557
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cicero, IL
Cicero West Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Cicero West Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 171020002479
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cicero West Elementary School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #3 of 7
- schools in Cicero · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 557
- students enrolled
Cicero West Elementary School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cicero West Elementary School ranks #3 of 7 schools in Cicero, IL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
39.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.1:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-6% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Cicero West Elementary School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Cicero West Elementary School
Cicero West Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Cicero, Illinois, enrolling 557 students.
At 13.1:1, 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 557 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (98% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 5/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 50.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Cicero Sd 99 spends $20,733 per pupil, 22% above the Illinois average, a better-resourced district than most.
Among Cicero's public schools, it stands alongside Abe Lincoln Elem School (717 students): Cicero West Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.1:1 vs 13.6:1).
Cicero Sd 99 also operates Unity Jr High School (1,919 students) and Abe Lincoln Elem School (717 students) alongside Cicero West Elementary 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 Cicero West Elementary School compares
Cicero West Elementary 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 | 13.1:1 | ▼ 6% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 557 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
557
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 43% in Illinois - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
50.4%
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
$20,733
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
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
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 557 Top 24% in Illinois - larger than 76% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 39.0
Students per teacher 13.1:1 -6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 171020002479
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 97.5%
African American 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
White 0.2%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 97.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 4.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 4.9, Cicero West Elementary School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 50.4%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cicero Sd 99, which includes Cicero West Elementary School.
$20,733
Per student
+22%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 18.7%
State 68.1%
Federal 13.3%
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 Cicero West Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unity Jr High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Abe Lincoln Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Warren Park School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Woodrow Wilson Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sherlock Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cicero West Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,919
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 717
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 695
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 622
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 583
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Similar other schools in Cicero
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Abe Lincoln Elem School
Standard public school
717 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
Warren Park School
Standard public school
695 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Sherlock Elem School
Standard public school
583 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Columbus West Elementary School
Standard public school
534 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
Goodwin Elementary School
Standard public school
502 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
District 99 Early Childhood Ctr
Standard public school
232 students 27.2:1 students per teacher
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Frequently asked questions about Cicero West Elementary School
How many students attend Cicero West Elementary School?
Cicero West Elementary School has 557 students enrolled. It is a public school in Cicero, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cicero West Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cicero West Elementary School is 13.1:1, which is 6% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 17% 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 Cicero West Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Cicero West Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 97.5% of enrollment, in Cicero, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cicero West Elementary School?
Cicero West Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower 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 Cicero West Elementary School rank among schools in Cicero?
By Resource Investment Index, Cicero West Elementary School ranks #3 of 7 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 schools in Cicero on the city page.
Is Cicero West Elementary School a good school?
Cicero West Elementary School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also less 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 Cicero Sd 99?
Besides Cicero West Elementary 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.