- Enrollment
- 2,589
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Naperville, IL
Elmwood Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Elmwood Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 172771002931
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Elmwood Elem School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Illinois schools.
- #24 of 27
- elementary schools in Naperville · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.1:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 726
- students enrolled
Elmwood Elem School has class sizes larger than 80% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Elmwood Elem School ranks #24 of 27 elementary schools in Naperville, IL.
School address
District: Naperville Cusd 203 · Illinois
NCES ID 172771002931 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD universe card
School universe 172771002931 · Naperville, IL Elementary · MID · TRAD
726 enr · 16.1:1 · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Naperville Central High School (2,589 students)
Resource Investment Index #24 of 27 elementary schools in Naperville. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Elmwood Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Naperville Cen
Naperville Central High School
2,589 students
- Naperville Nor
Naperville North High School
2,467 students
- Kennedy Junior 937
Kennedy Junior High School
937 students
- Jefferson Jr H 832
Jefferson Jr High School
832 students
- Lincoln Jr Hig 774
Lincoln Jr High School
774 students
- This school 726
Elmwood Elem School
726 students
What this shows Elmwood Elem School reports 726 students on the CCD universe file.
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 | 16.1:1 | ▲ 15% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 726 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
726
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 80% in Illinois - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
17.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$22,199
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 + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 67.2%
Hispanic or Latino 14.0%
Two or More 7.4%
Asian 7.2%
African American 4.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 67.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.7, Elmwood Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Naperville Cusd 203, which includes Elmwood Elem School.
$22,199
Per student
+22%
vs Illinois
Avg $18,196
+26%
vs U.S.
Avg $17,658
Revenue mix
Local 69.9%
State 25.6%
Federal 4.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2022-23 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Naperville Central High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Naperville North High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kennedy Junior High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Jr High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Jr High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower 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
- 2,467
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 937
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 832
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 774
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar elementary schools in Naperville
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
May Watts Elementary School
Standard public school
668 students 19.1:1 students per teacher
Steeple Run Elem School
Standard public school
622 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
Beebe Elem School
Standard public school
619 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Mill Street Elem School
Standard public school
600 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
Mary Lou Cowlishaw Elementary
Standard public school
589 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Ranch View Elementary School
Standard public school
584 students 15.4:1 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 (~726 students)
Frequently asked questions about Elmwood Elem School
How many students attend Elmwood Elem School?
Elmwood Elem School has 726 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Naperville, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elmwood Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Elmwood Elem School is 16.1:1, which is 15% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Elmwood Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Elmwood Elem School is White at 67.2% of enrollment, in Naperville, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Elmwood Elem School?
Elmwood Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical 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 Elmwood Elem School rank among elementary schools in Naperville?
By Resource Investment Index, Elmwood Elem School ranks #24 of 27 elementary schools in Naperville, 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 Naperville on the city page.
What other schools are in Naperville Cusd 203?
Besides Elmwood Elem School, Naperville Cusd 203 also operates Naperville Central High School (2,589 students), Naperville North High School (2,467 students), and Kennedy Junior High School (937 students). See the Naperville Cusd 203 district page for the complete list.
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