- Enrollment
- 504
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Berwyn, IL
Emerson Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Emerson Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 170609000289
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Emerson Elem School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of Illinois schools.
- #6 of 13
- public schools in Berwyn · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.8:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 260
- students enrolled
Emerson Elem School has class sizes smaller than 84% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Emerson Elem School ranks #6 of 13 public schools in Berwyn, IL.
School address
District: Berwyn South Sd 100 · Illinois
NCES ID 170609000289 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Emerson Elem School held near 246 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 24.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 170609000289 · Berwyn, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
260 enr · 10.8:1 · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Freedom Middle School (504 students)
Emerson Elem School held near 246 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 24.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Emerson Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Freedom Middle
Freedom Middle School
504 students
- Heritage Middl
Heritage Middle School
447 students
- Pershing Elem
Pershing Elem School
418 students
- Irving Elem Sc
Irving Elem School
415 students
- Hiawatha Elem
Hiawatha Elem School
394 students
- This school
Emerson Elem School
260 students
What this shows Emerson Elem School reports 260 students on the CCD universe file.
How Emerson Elem School compares
Emerson Elem School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.8:1 | ▼ 23% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 260 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.8:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
260
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
10.8:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 16% in Illinois - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
30.0%
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
$20,473
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
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
2
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 76.9%
White 14.2%
African American 7.3%
Two or More 1.2%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 76.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.3, Emerson Elem School is about as mixed as the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Berwyn South Sd 100 reports $20,473 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Emerson Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freedom Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Heritage Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pershing Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Irving Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hiawatha Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Emerson Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 447
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 418
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 415
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 394
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar elementary schools in Berwyn
1 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 (~260 students)
Frequently asked questions about Emerson Elem School
How many students attend Emerson Elem School?
Emerson Elem School has 260 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Berwyn, IL. CCD year-over-year: 237 (2022-23) → 246 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Emerson Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Emerson Elem School is 10.8:1, which is 23% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 31% 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 Emerson Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Emerson Elem School is Hispanic or Latino at 76.9% of enrollment, in Berwyn, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Emerson Elem School?
Emerson Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Emerson Elem School rank among public schools in Berwyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Emerson Elem School ranks #6 of 13 public schools in Berwyn, 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 Berwyn on the city page.
What other schools are in Berwyn South Sd 100?
Besides Emerson Elem School, Berwyn South Sd 100 also operates Freedom Middle School (504 students), Heritage Middle School (447 students), and Pershing Elem School (418 students). See the Berwyn South Sd 100 district page for the complete list.