- Enrollment
- 2,266
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 174396004362
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 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 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Illinois schools.
- #6 of 6
- elementary schools in Yorkville · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.2:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 534
- students enrolled
Circle Center Grade School has class sizes larger than 81% 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 →
NCES CCD universe card
School universe 174396004362 · Yorkville, IL Elementary · MID · TRAD
534 enr · 16.2:1 · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Yorkville High School (2,266 students)
Resource Investment Index #6 of 6 elementary schools in Yorkville. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Circle Center Grade School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Yorkville High
Yorkville High School
2,266 students
- Yorkville Midd
Yorkville Middle School
1,152 students
- Grande Reserve 728
Grande Reserve Elem Sch
728 students
- Bristol Bay El 695
Bristol Bay Elem Sch
695 students
- Yorkville Inte 638
Yorkville Intermediate School
638 students
- This school 534
Circle Center Grade School
534 students
What this shows Circle Center Grade School reports 534 students on the CCD universe file.
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 | 16.2:1 | ▲ 16% | 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
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% 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
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 81% in Illinois - lower ratio than 19% 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
$14,596
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
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.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Yorkville Cusd 115, which includes Circle Center Grade School.
$14,596
Per student
-20%
vs Illinois
Avg $18,196
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $17,658
Revenue mix
Local 59.6%
State 33.7%
Federal 6.7%
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 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grande Reserve Elem Sch | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bristol Bay Elem Sch | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher 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
- 1,152
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 728
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
- Enrollment
- 695
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 638
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
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 17.8:1 students per teacher
Bristol Bay Elem Sch
Standard public school
695 students 17.8:1 students per teacher
Yorkville Intermediate School
Standard public school
638 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
Autumn Creek Elem Sch
Standard public school
529 students 12:1 students per teacher
Yorkville Grade School
Standard public school
192 students 12.8:1 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 (~534 students)
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 16.2:1, which is 16% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 3% 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 47/100 (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 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.
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.
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