Enrollment
189
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Villa Park, IL
District 45 Early Education Ctr
Federal NCES profile for District 45 Early Education Ctr, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 16/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 174035006879
👥 S:T ratio 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
District 45 Early Education Ctr earns 16/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #7 of 7
- public schools in Villa Park · Resource Index
- 16
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 189
- students enrolled
District 45 Early Education Ctr has class sizes larger than 97% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, District 45 Early Education Ctr ranks #7 of 7 public schools in Villa Park, IL.
School address
District: Sd 45 Dupage County · Illinois
NCES ID 174035006879 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
9.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+50% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How District 45 Early Education Ctr compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at District 45 Early Education Ctr
District 45 Early Education Ctr is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Villa Park, Illinois, enrolling 189 students.
Class loads run heavy: 21:1 is larger than about 97% of Illinois schools and 50% above the 14:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Enrollment of 189 puts it in the smaller third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 98% of the 3,845 Illinois schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (35%) and White (31%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 73/100).
The surrounding Sd 45 Dupage County spends $21,492 per pupil, 26% above the Illinois average, a better-resourced district than most.
Sd 45 Dupage County also operates Jackson Middle School (621 students) and North Elem School (434 students) alongside District 45 Early Education Ctr.
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 District 45 Early Education Ctr compares
District 45 Early Education Ctr on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21:1 | ▲ 50% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 189 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
189
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
21:1
students per teacher
- 50% above state mean
Top 97% in Illinois - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$21,492
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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.
Student-body diversity index 73.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.2, District 45 Early Education Ctr is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Sd 45 Dupage County, which includes District 45 Early Education Ctr.
$21,492
Per student
+26%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
How District 45 Early Education Ctr Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Westmore Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ardmore Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to District 45 Early Education Ctr's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 621
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 434
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 432
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 425
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 375
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Illinois, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~189 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21:1)
Next steps
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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 public 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 21:1, which is 50% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 34% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
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% of enrollment, in Villa Park, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for District 45 Early Education Ctr?
District 45 Early Education Ctr has a Resource Investment Index of 16/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does District 45 Early Education Ctr rank among public schools in Villa Park?
By Resource Investment Index, District 45 Early Education Ctr ranks #7 of 7 public schools in Villa Park, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Villa Park on the city page.
Is District 45 Early Education Ctr a good school?
District 45 Early Education Ctr earns 16/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% 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 Sd 45 Dupage County?
Besides District 45 Early Education Ctr, Sd 45 Dupage County also operates Jackson Middle School (621 students), North Elem School (434 students), and Westmore Elem School (432 students). See the Sd 45 Dupage County district page for the complete list.
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