Enrollment
567
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Elmwood Park, IL
Elmwood Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Elmwood Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 171410001760
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Elmwood Elem School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Elmwood Park · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.6:1
- students per teacher
- 567
- students enrolled
Elmwood Elem School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Elmwood Elem School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Elmwood Park, IL.
School address
District: Elmwood Park Cusd 401 · Illinois
NCES ID 171410001760 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
40.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.6:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Elmwood Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Elmwood Elem School
Elmwood Elem School is a mid-sized elementary school in Elmwood Park, Illinois, enrolling 567 students.
At 13.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Illinois median, within a few percentage points of the 14:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Enrollment of 567 puts it in the larger 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 Hispanic or Latino (55%) and White (37%) (diversity index 56/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.0% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Elmwood Park Cusd 401 also operates Elmwood Park High School (1,015 students) and John Mills Elem School (711 students) alongside Elmwood Elem 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 Elmwood Elem School compares
Elmwood Elem 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 | 13.6:1 | ▼ 3% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 567 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
567
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 50% in Illinois - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.0%
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
$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
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 567 Top 23% in Illinois - larger than 77% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 40.0
Students per teacher 13.6:1 -3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 171410001760
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 54.7%
White 37.2%
African American 3.7%
Two or More 2.3%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 54.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.0, Elmwood Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 24.0%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 2
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Elmwood Park Cusd 401, which includes Elmwood Elem 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 Elmwood Elem 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 | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Elm Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Elmwood Elem 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
- 615
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
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Frequently asked questions about Elmwood Elem School
How many students attend Elmwood Elem School?
Elmwood Elem School has 567 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Elmwood Park, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elmwood Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Elmwood Elem School is 13.6:1, which is 3% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 13% 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 Elmwood Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Elmwood Elem School is Hispanic or Latino at 54.7% of enrollment, in Elmwood Park, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Elmwood Elem School?
Elmwood Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical 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 Elmwood Elem School rank among public schools in Elmwood Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Elmwood Elem School ranks #2 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 Elmwood Elem School a good school?
Elmwood Elem School earns 39/100 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 Elmwood Elem School, Elmwood Park Cusd 401 also operates Elmwood Park High School (1,015 students), John Mills Elem School (711 students), and Elm Middle School (615 students). See the Elmwood Park Cusd 401 district page for the complete list.
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