- Enrollment
- 755
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Burr Ridge, IL
Elm Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Elm Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 171929002214
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Elm Elem School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #2 of 4
- elementary schools in Burr Ridge · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.9:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 287
- students enrolled
Elm Elem School has class sizes smaller than 91% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Elm Elem School ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Burr Ridge, IL.
School address
District: Hinsdale Ccsd 181 · Illinois
NCES ID 171929002214 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-23 students YoY
Elm Elem School shrank from 319 students in 2022-23 to 296 in 2023-24 (-7.2%).
Teacher FTE held 29.4 → 29.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-23 students YoY 171929002214 · Burr Ridge, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
287 enr · 9.9:1 · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Hinsdale Middle School (755 students)
Elm Elem School shrank from 319 students in 2022-23 to 296 in 2023-24 (-7.2%). Teacher FTE held 29.4 → 29.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Elm Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hinsdale Middl
Hinsdale Middle School
755 students
- Clarendon Hill
Clarendon Hills Middle School
448 students
- Oak Elem Schoo
Oak Elem School
446 students
- Madison Elem S
Madison Elem School
367 students
- The Lane Elem
The Lane Elem School
345 students
- This school 287
Elm Elem School
287 students
What this shows Elm Elem School reports 287 students on the CCD universe file.
How Elm Elem School compares
Elm 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 | 9.9:1 | ▼ 29% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 287 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.9:1
Leaner classes than 89% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
287
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
9.9:1
students per teacher
- 29% below state mean
Top 9% in Illinois - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
11.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$23,911
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
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.
Student demographics
White 41.1%
Asian 40.8%
Two or More 10.8%
Hispanic or Latino 5.2%
African American 2.1%
Largest group: White at 41.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.0, Elm Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Hinsdale Ccsd 181 reports $23,911 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Elm Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hinsdale Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clarendon Hills Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oak Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Madison Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| The Lane Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Elm Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 448
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 446
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 367
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 345
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Similar elementary schools in Burr Ridge
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~287 students)
Frequently asked questions about Elm Elem School
How many students attend Elm Elem School?
Elm Elem School has 287 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Burr Ridge, IL. CCD year-over-year: 319 (2022-23) → 296 (2023-24), down 23.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elm Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Elm Elem School is 9.9:1, which is 29% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 37% 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 Elm Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Elm Elem School is White at 41.1% of enrollment, in Burr Ridge, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Elm Elem School?
Elm Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher 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 Elm Elem School rank among elementary schools in Burr Ridge?
By Resource Investment Index, Elm Elem School ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Burr Ridge, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Hinsdale Ccsd 181?
Besides Elm Elem School, Hinsdale Ccsd 181 also operates Hinsdale Middle School (755 students), Clarendon Hills Middle School (448 students), and Oak Elem School (446 students). See the Hinsdale Ccsd 181 district page for the complete list.