Enrollment
615
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Elmwood Park, IL
Elm Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Elm Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 171410005506
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Elm Middle School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Elmwood Park · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 615
- students enrolled
Elm Middle School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Elm Middle School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Elmwood Park, IL.
School address
District: Elmwood Park Cusd 401 · Illinois
NCES ID 171410005506 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
46.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.3:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Elm Middle School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Elm Middle School
Elm Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Elmwood Park, Illinois, enrolling 615 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 615 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 91% 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 (60%) and White (34%) (diversity index 53/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 48.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Elmwood Park Cusd 401 also operates Elmwood Park High School (1,015 students) and John Mills Elem School (711 students) alongside Elm Middle School.
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 Elm Middle School compares
Elm Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.3:1 | ▲ 2% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 615 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
615
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 61% in Illinois - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
48.8%
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
$17,738
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 71 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Overview
Enrollment 615 Top 20% in Illinois - larger than 80% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 46.0
Students per teacher 14.3:1 +2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 171410005506
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 59.8%
White 33.7%
African American 3.3%
Two or More 1.8%
Asian 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 59.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.7, Elm Middle School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 48.8%
In-school suspensions 3
Out-of-school suspensions 71
Expulsions 3
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Elmwood Park Cusd 401, which includes Elm Middle School.
$17,738
Per student
+4%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+7%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 53.2%
State 38.5%
Federal 8.3%
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 Elm Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elmwood Park High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| John Mills Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Elmwood Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Elm Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,015
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 711
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 567
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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Frequently asked questions about Elm Middle School
How many students attend Elm Middle School?
Elm Middle School has 615 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Elmwood Park, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elm Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Elm Middle School is 14.3:1, which is 2% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Elm Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Elm Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 59.8% of enrollment, in Elmwood Park, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Elm Middle School?
Elm Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Elm Middle School rank among public schools in Elmwood Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Elm Middle School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Elmwood 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 Elmwood Park on the city page.
Is Elm Middle School a good school?
Elm Middle School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. 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 Elmwood Park Cusd 401?
Besides Elm Middle School, Elmwood Park Cusd 401 also operates Elmwood Park High School (1,015 students), John Mills Elem School (711 students), and Elmwood Elem School (567 students). See the Elmwood Park Cusd 401 district page for the complete list.
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