- Enrollment
- 1,919
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Cicero, IL
Drexel Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Drexel Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 171020001239
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Drexel Elem School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #5 of 7
- elementary schools in Cicero · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.4:1
- students per teacher
- 396
- students enrolled
Drexel Elem School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Drexel Elem School ranks #5 of 7 elementary schools in Cicero, IL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-33 students YoY
Drexel Elem School shrank from 431 students in 2022-23 to 398 in 2023-24 (-7.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 32.1 → 28.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-33 students YoY 171020001239 · Cicero, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
396 enr · 12.4:1 · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Unity Jr High School (1,919 students)
Drexel Elem School shrank from 431 students in 2022-23 to 398 in 2023-24 (-7.7%). Teacher FTE lost 32.1 → 28.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Drexel Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Unity Jr High
Unity Jr High School
1,919 students
- Abe Lincoln El 717
Abe Lincoln Elem School
717 students
- Warren Park Sc 695
Warren Park School
695 students
- Woodrow Wilson 622
Woodrow Wilson Elem School
622 students
- Sherlock Elem 583
Sherlock Elem School
583 students
- This school 396
Drexel Elem School
396 students
What this shows Drexel Elem School reports 396 students on the CCD universe file.
How Drexel Elem School compares
Drexel Elem School is a shrinking 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 | 12.4:1 | ▼ 11% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 396 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
396
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 34% in Illinois - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
46.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$23,162
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
2
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 97.5%
African American 1.5%
White 1.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 97.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 4.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 4.9, Drexel Elem School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Cicero Sd 99 reports $23,162 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Drexel Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unity Jr High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Abe Lincoln Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Warren Park School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Woodrow Wilson Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sherlock Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Drexel Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 717
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 695
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 622
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 583
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Similar elementary schools in Cicero
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Woodrow Wilson Elem School
Standard public school
622 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Liberty Elem School
Standard public school
453 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
T Roosevelt Elem School
Standard public school
450 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
Columbus East Elem School
Standard public school
411 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Cicero East Elem School
Standard public school
408 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Daniel Burnham Elem School
Standard public school
185 students 18.5:1 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 (~396 students)
Frequently asked questions about Drexel Elem School
How many students attend Drexel Elem School?
Drexel Elem School has 396 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Cicero, IL. CCD year-over-year: 431 (2022-23) → 398 (2023-24), down 33.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Drexel Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Drexel Elem School is 12.4:1, which is 11% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 21% 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 Drexel Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Drexel Elem School is Hispanic or Latino at 97.5% of enrollment, in Cicero, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Drexel Elem School?
Drexel Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower 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 Drexel Elem School rank among elementary schools in Cicero?
By Resource Investment Index, Drexel Elem School ranks #5 of 7 elementary schools in Cicero, 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 Cicero on the city page.
What other schools are in Cicero Sd 99?
Besides Drexel Elem School, Cicero Sd 99 also operates Unity Jr High School (1,919 students), Abe Lincoln Elem School (717 students), and Warren Park School (695 students). See the Cicero Sd 99 district page for the complete list.