- Enrollment
- 2,590
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Elmhurst, IL
Conrad Fischer Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Conrad Fischer Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 171397001742
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Conrad Fischer Elem School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #8 of 8
- elementary schools in Elmhurst · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 584
- students enrolled
Conrad Fischer Elem School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Conrad Fischer Elem School ranks #8 of 8 elementary schools in Elmhurst, IL.
School address
District: Elmhurst Sd 205 · Illinois
NCES ID 171397001742 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD universe card
School universe 171397001742 · Elmhurst, IL Elementary · MID · TRAD
584 enr · 14.2:1 · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: York Comm High School (2,590 students)
Resource Investment Index #8 of 8 elementary schools in Elmhurst. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Conrad Fischer Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- York Comm High
York Comm High School
2,590 students
- Bryan Middle S 687
Bryan Middle School
687 students
- Sandburg Middl 633
Sandburg Middle School
633 students
- This school 584
Conrad Fischer Elem School
584 students
- Hawthorne Elem 568
Hawthorne Elem School
568 students
- Lincoln Elem S 527
Lincoln Elem School
527 students
What this shows Conrad Fischer Elem School reports 584 students on the CCD universe file.
How Conrad Fischer Elem School compares
Conrad Fischer Elem 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 | 14.2:1 | ▲ 1% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 584 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
584
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 60% in Illinois - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$21,623
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
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 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 52.9%
White 33.9%
Asian 6.2%
Two or More 3.4%
African American 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 52.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.9, Conrad Fischer Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Elmhurst Sd 205, which includes Conrad Fischer Elem School.
$21,623
Per student
+19%
vs Illinois
Avg $18,196
+22%
vs U.S.
Avg $17,658
Revenue mix
Local 72.3%
State 24.5%
Federal 3.2%
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 Conrad Fischer Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| York Comm High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bryan Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sandburg Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hawthorne Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Conrad Fischer Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 687
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 633
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
- Enrollment
- 568
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
- Enrollment
- 527
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Similar elementary schools in Elmhurst
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Hawthorne Elem School
Standard public school
568 students 13.5:1 students per teacher
Lincoln Elem School
Standard public school
527 students 18.8:1 students per teacher
Field Elem School
Standard public school
433 students
Emerson Elem School
Standard public school
429 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Jackson Elem School
Standard public school
422 students 12.4:1 students per teacher
Jefferson Elem School
Standard public school
329 students 11.3:1 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 (~584 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Conrad Fischer Elem School
How many students attend Conrad Fischer Elem School?
Conrad Fischer Elem School has 584 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Elmhurst, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Conrad Fischer Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Conrad Fischer Elem School is 14.2:1, which is 1% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Conrad Fischer Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Conrad Fischer Elem School is Hispanic or Latino at 52.9% of enrollment, in Elmhurst, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Conrad Fischer Elem School?
Conrad Fischer Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher 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 Conrad Fischer Elem School rank among elementary schools in Elmhurst?
By Resource Investment Index, Conrad Fischer Elem School ranks #8 of 8 elementary schools in Elmhurst, 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 Elmhurst on the city page.
What other schools are in Elmhurst Sd 205?
Besides Conrad Fischer Elem School, Elmhurst Sd 205 also operates York Comm High School (2,590 students), Bryan Middle School (687 students), and Sandburg Middle School (633 students). See the Elmhurst Sd 205 district page for the complete list.
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