- Enrollment
- 621
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+22 students YoY
District 45 Early Education Ctr grew from 169 students in 2022-23 to 191 in 2023-24 (+13.0%).
Teacher FTE added 9.0 → 11.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+22 students YoY 174035006879 · Villa Park, IL Other · SMALL · TRAD
189 enr · 21:1 · RII 16
Nearest enrollment peer: Jackson Middle School (621 students)
District 45 Early Education Ctr grew from 169 students in 2022-23 to 191 in 2023-24 (+13.0%). Teacher FTE added 9.0 → 11.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
District 45 Early Education Ctr in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jackson Middle
Jackson Middle School
621 students
- North Elem Sch
North Elem School
434 students
- Westmore Elem
Westmore Elem School
432 students
- Ardmore Elem S
Ardmore Elem School
425 students
- Jefferson Midd
Jefferson Middle School
375 students
- This school 189
District 45 Early Education Ctr
189 students
What this shows District 45 Early Education Ctr reports 189 students on the CCD universe file.
How District 45 Early Education Ctr compares
District 45 Early Education Ctr is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$22,608
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.
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.
District finance for Sd 45 Dupage County reports $22,608 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide other 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 (~189 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 169 (2022-23) → 191 (2023-24), up 22.
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.
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.