Enrollment
189
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 174035006879
District 45 Early Education Ctr — Villa Park, IL
Federal NCES profile for District 45 Early Education Ctr, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 25/100.
👥 Class size 25
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Sd 45 Dupage County · Illinois
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
9.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.8:1
vs 14.6:1 Illinois avg
+29% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How District 45 Early Education Ctr compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
District 45 Early Education Ctr reports 189 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 9.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 18.8:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 29% above the Illinois state mean of 14.6:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 18% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
On the finance side, the surrounding Sd 45 Dupage County spends $29,500 per pupil district-wide, above the Illinois average of $20,099 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 62.0% from local sources (property taxes), 31.0% from the state, and 7.0% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (F), calculated from 1 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How District 45 Early Education Ctr compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Illinois state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.8:1 | ▲ 29% | 14.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 189 | top 17% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
18.8:1
students per teacher
— 29% above state mean
Top 94% in Illinois — lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$29,500
per pupil, district-wide
— above Illinois avg of $20,099
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Overview
Enrollment 189 Top 17% in Illinois — larger than 83% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 9.0
Students per teacher 18.8:1 +29% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 174035006879
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 35.4%
White 31.2%
Asian 18.5%
African American 7.9%
Two or More 6.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 35.4% of enrollment.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Sd 45 Dupage County, which includes District 45 Early Education Ctr.
$29,500
Per student
+47%
vs Illinois
Avg $20,099
+51%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 62.0%
State 31.0%
Federal 7.0%
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.
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- Students per teacher
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- Students per teacher
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- Students per teacher
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- Enrollment
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- Students per teacher
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- Enrollment
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- Students per teacher
- 12:1
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Frequently asked questions about District 45 Early Education Ctr
How many students attend District 45 Early Education Ctr?
District 45 Early Education Ctr has 189 students enrolled. It is a other school in Villa Park, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at District 45 Early Education Ctr?
The student-teacher ratio at District 45 Early Education Ctr is 18.8:1, which is 29% higher than the Illinois average of 14.6:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of District 45 Early Education Ctr?
The largest demographic group at District 45 Early Education Ctr is Hispanic or Latino at 35.4%. The school serves a diverse student body in Villa Park, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for District 45 Early Education Ctr?
District 45 Early Education Ctr has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (F) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.