Enrollment
271
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Elmhurst, IL
Early Childhood
Federal NCES profile for Early Childhood, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 171397002095
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Early Childhood earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #14 of 14
- public schools in Elmhurst · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.1:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 271
- students enrolled
Early Childhood has class sizes larger than 70% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Early Childhood ranks #14 of 14 public schools in Elmhurst, IL.
School address
District: Elmhurst Sd 205 · Illinois
NCES ID 171397002095 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.1:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+8% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Early Childhood compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Early Childhood
Early Childhood is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Elmhurst, Illinois, enrolling 271 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 271 puts it in the smaller third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by White (50%) and Hispanic or Latino (36%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 61/100).
The surrounding Elmhurst Sd 205 spends $20,919 per pupil, 23% above the Illinois average, a better-resourced district than most.
Among Elmhurst's public schools, it stands alongside Salt Creek Elem School (149 students): Early Childhood is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.1:1 vs 14.9:1).
Elmhurst Sd 205 also operates York Comm High School (2,590 students) and Bryan Middle School (687 students) alongside Early Childhood.
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 Early Childhood compares
Early Childhood on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.1:1 | ▲ 8% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 271 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
271
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 70% in Illinois - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
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
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
White 49.8%
Hispanic or Latino 36.2%
Asian 6.3%
Two or More 5.2%
African American 2.6%
Largest group: White at 49.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.4, Early Childhood is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Elmhurst Sd 205, which includes Early Childhood.
$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 Early Childhood Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| York Comm High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bryan Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sandburg Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Conrad Fischer Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hawthorne Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Early Childhood's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,590
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 687
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 633
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
- Enrollment
- 584
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 568
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
Similar other schools in Elmhurst
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~271 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Early Childhood
How many students attend Early Childhood?
Early Childhood has 271 students enrolled. It is a public school in Elmhurst, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Early Childhood?
The student-teacher ratio at Early Childhood is 15.1:1, which is 8% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Early Childhood?
The largest demographic group at Early Childhood is White at 49.8% of enrollment, in Elmhurst, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Early Childhood?
Early Childhood has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: 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 Early Childhood rank among public schools in Elmhurst?
By Resource Investment Index, Early Childhood ranks #14 of 14 public 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 public schools in Elmhurst on the city page.
Is Early Childhood a good school?
Early Childhood earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% 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 Early Childhood, 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.
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