Enrollment
584
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 171397001742
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 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 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #7 of 8
- elementary schools in Elmhurst · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.7:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 584
- students enrolled
Conrad Fischer Elem School has class sizes smaller than 76% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Conrad Fischer Elem School ranks #7 of 8 elementary schools in Elmhurst, IL.
School address
District: Elmhurst Sd 205 · Illinois
NCES ID 171397001742 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
41.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.7:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-16% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Conrad Fischer Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Conrad Fischer Elem School
Conrad Fischer Elem School is a mid-sized elementary school in Elmhurst, Illinois, enrolling 584 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 584 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 95% of the 3,845 Illinois schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (53%) and White (34%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 60/100).
16.3% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Elmhurst Sd 205 spends $20,919 per pupil, 23% above the Illinois average, a better-resourced district than most.
Among Elmhurst's elementary schools, it stands alongside Hawthorne Elem School (568 students): Conrad Fischer Elem School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (11.7:1 vs 13.9:1).
Elmhurst Sd 205 also operates York Comm High School (2,590 students) and Bryan Middle School (687 students) alongside Conrad Fischer Elem 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 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 | 11.7:1 | ▼ 16% | 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
11.7:1
Leaner classes than 80% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
584
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
11.7:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 24% in Illinois - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
16.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$20,919
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
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.
Overview
Enrollment 584 Top 22% in Illinois - larger than 78% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 41.0
Students per teacher 11.7:1 -16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 171397001742
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 & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 16.3%
In-school suspensions 1
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Elmhurst Sd 205, which includes Conrad Fischer Elem School.
$20,919
Per student
+23%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 72.3%
State 24.5%
Federal 3.2%
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 Conrad Fischer Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| York Comm High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bryan Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sandburg Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hawthorne Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher 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
- 2,590
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 687
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 633
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
- Enrollment
- 568
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
- Enrollment
- 527
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Similar elementary schools in Elmhurst
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Hawthorne Elem School
Standard public school
568 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Lincoln Elem School
Standard public school
527 students 18.2:1 students per teacher
Field Elem School
Standard public school
433 students
Emerson Elem School
Standard public school
429 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Jackson Elem School
Standard public school
422 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
Jefferson Elem School
Standard public school
329 students 12.2:1 students per teacher
Next steps
Verify locally before acting on Conrad Fischer Elem School's federal record.
- Compare Conrad Fischer Elem School against another school. Compare schools
- Elmhurst Sd 205's spending and staffing shape this school. District profile
- Confirm current enrollment and boundaries with the school. Choosing guide
Federal record (CCD 2024-25, CRDC 2021-22) - PlainSchools assigns no subjective rating; the composite quality score is a transparent, reproducible index computed from this cited federal data.
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 11.7:1, which is 16% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 25% 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 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 61/100 (higher 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 Conrad Fischer Elem School rank among elementary schools in Elmhurst?
By Resource Investment Index, Conrad Fischer Elem School ranks #7 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.
Is Conrad Fischer Elem School a good school?
Conrad Fischer Elem School earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Illinois schools. It is also more 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 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.