Enrollment
726
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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 37
🌟 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 79% of Illinois schools.
- #25 of 27
- elementary schools in Naperville · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.8:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 726
- students enrolled
Elmwood Elem School has class sizes larger than 79% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Elmwood Elem School ranks #25 of 27 elementary schools in Naperville, IL.
School address
District: Naperville Cusd 203 · Illinois
NCES ID 172771002931 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
45.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.8:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+13% 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 large elementary school in Naperville, Illinois, enrolling 726 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 726 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 White (67%) and Hispanic or Latino (14%) (diversity index 52/100).
17.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Naperville Cusd 203 spends $21,103 per pupil, 24% above the Illinois average, a better-resourced district than most.
Among Naperville's elementary schools, it stands alongside May Watts Elementary School (668 students): Elmwood Elem School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.8:1 vs 16.1:1).
Naperville Cusd 203 also operates Naperville Central High School (2,589 students) and Naperville North High School (2,467 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 | 15.8:1 | ▲ 13% | 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
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 41% 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
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 79% in Illinois - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$21,103
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 + 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.
Overview
Enrollment 726 Top 13% in Illinois - larger than 87% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 45.0
Students per teacher 15.8:1 +13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 172771002931
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 & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 17.2%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Naperville Cusd 203, which includes Elmwood Elem School.
$21,103
Per student
+24%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 69.9%
State 25.6%
Federal 4.4%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Naperville Central High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar 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
- 2,589
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 2,467
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 937
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 832
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 774
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- 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 16.1:1 students per teacher
Steeple Run Elem School
Standard public school
622 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
Beebe Elem School
Standard public school
619 students 14:1 students per teacher
Mill Street Elem School
Standard public school
600 students 12.6:1 students per teacher
Mary Lou Cowlishaw Elementary
Standard public school
589 students 12.7:1 students per teacher
Ranch View Elementary School
Standard public school
584 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
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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 15.8:1, which is 13% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 1% 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, attendance rates. 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 #25 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.
Is Elmwood Elem School a good school?
Elmwood Elem School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of 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 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.