Enrollment
534
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Yorkville, IL
Circle Center Grade School
Federal NCES profile for Circle Center Grade School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 174396004362
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Circle Center Grade School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Illinois schools.
- #6 of 6
- elementary schools in Yorkville · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.4:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 534
- students enrolled
Circle Center Grade School has class sizes larger than 84% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Circle Center Grade School ranks #6 of 6 elementary schools in Yorkville, IL.
School address
District: Yorkville Cusd 115 · Illinois
NCES ID 174396004362 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.4:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Circle Center Grade School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Circle Center Grade School
Circle Center Grade School is a mid-sized elementary school in Yorkville, Illinois, enrolling 534 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 534 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by White (63%) and Hispanic or Latino (25%) (diversity index 54/100).
10.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Yorkville's elementary schools, it stands alongside Grande Reserve Elem Sch (728 students): Circle Center Grade School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16.4:1 vs 15.7:1).
Yorkville Cusd 115 also operates Yorkville High School (2,266 students) and Yorkville Middle School (1,152 students) alongside Circle Center Grade 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 Circle Center Grade School compares
Circle Center Grade 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 | 16.4:1 | ▲ 17% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 534 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.4:1
Leaner classes than 35% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
534
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
16.4:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 84% in Illinois - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
10.1%
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
$14,182
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 534 Top 26% in Illinois - larger than 74% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 33.0
Students per teacher 16.4:1 +17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 174396004362
Student demographics
White 62.9%
Hispanic or Latino 24.5%
African American 8.1%
Two or More 2.6%
Asian 1.9%
Largest group: White at 62.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.7, Circle Center Grade School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 10.1%
In-school suspensions 11
Out-of-school suspensions 10
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Yorkville Cusd 115, which includes Circle Center Grade School.
$14,182
Per student
-17%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 59.6%
State 33.7%
Federal 6.7%
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 Circle Center Grade School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yorkville High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Yorkville Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Grande Reserve Elem Sch | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bristol Bay Elem Sch | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Yorkville Intermediate School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Circle Center Grade School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,266
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 1,152
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 728
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
- Enrollment
- 695
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 638
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
Similar elementary schools in Yorkville
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Grande Reserve Elem Sch
Standard public school
728 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Bristol Bay Elem Sch
Standard public school
695 students 17.5:1 students per teacher
Yorkville Intermediate School
Standard public school
638 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Autumn Creek Elem Sch
Standard public school
529 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
Yorkville Grade School
Standard public school
192 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Circle Center Grade School
How many students attend Circle Center Grade School?
Circle Center Grade School has 534 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Yorkville, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Circle Center Grade School?
The student-teacher ratio at Circle Center Grade School is 16.4:1, which is 17% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Circle Center Grade School?
The largest demographic group at Circle Center Grade School is White at 62.9% of enrollment, in Yorkville, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Circle Center Grade School?
Circle Center Grade School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical 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 Circle Center Grade School rank among elementary schools in Yorkville?
By Resource Investment Index, Circle Center Grade School ranks #6 of 6 elementary schools in Yorkville, 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 Yorkville on the city page.
Is Circle Center Grade School a good school?
Circle Center Grade School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of 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 Yorkville Cusd 115?
Besides Circle Center Grade School, Yorkville Cusd 115 also operates Yorkville High School (2,266 students), Yorkville Middle School (1,152 students), and Grande Reserve Elem Sch (728 students). See the Yorkville Cusd 115 district page for the complete list.