- Enrollment
- 1,919
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 171020002479
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 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 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #5 of 7
- schools in Cicero · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.3:1
- 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 #5 of 7 schools in Cicero, IL.
School address
NCES CCD universe card
School universe 171020002479 · Cicero, IL Other · MID · TRAD
557 enr · 14.3:1 · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Unity Jr High School (1,919 students)
Resource Investment Index #5 of 7 schools in Cicero. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Cicero West Elementary 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 557
Cicero West Elementary School
557 students
What this shows Cicero West Elementary School reports 557 students on the CCD universe file.
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 | 14.3:1 | ▲ 2% | 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
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
557
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 61% in Illinois - lower ratio than 39% 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
$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
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.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cicero Sd 99, which includes Cicero West Elementary School.
$23,162
Per student
+27%
vs Illinois
Avg $18,196
+31%
vs U.S.
Avg $17,658
Revenue mix
Local 18.7%
State 68.1%
Federal 13.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2022-23 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 | Similar 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 | Similar 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
- 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 other schools in Cicero
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Abe Lincoln Elem School
Standard public school
717 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
Warren Park School
Standard public school
695 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Sherlock Elem School
Standard public school
583 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
Columbus West Elementary School
Standard public school
534 students 12.1:1 students per teacher
Goodwin Elementary School
Standard public school
502 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
District 99 Early Childhood Ctr
Standard public school
232 students 38.7:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~557 students)
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 14.3:1, which is 2% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
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 24/100 (lower 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 West Elementary School rank among schools in Cicero?
By Resource Investment Index, Cicero West Elementary School ranks #5 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.
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.
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