Enrollment
429
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Elmhurst, IL
Emerson Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Emerson Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 66/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 171397001746
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 83
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Emerson Elem School earns 66/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #5 of 8
- elementary schools in Elmhurst · Resource Index
- 66
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 429
- students enrolled
Emerson Elem School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Emerson Elem School ranks #5 of 8 elementary schools in Elmhurst, IL.
School address
District: Elmhurst Sd 205 · Illinois
NCES ID 171397001746 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.8:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Emerson Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Emerson Elem School
Emerson Elem School is a mid-sized elementary school in Elmhurst, Illinois, enrolling 429 students.
At 13.8:1, 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.
With 429 students, its enrollment sits close to the Illinois median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 98% of the 3,845 Illinois schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Its student body is led by White (73%) and Hispanic or Latino (12%) (diversity index 45/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 6.8% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Elmhurst Sd 205 spends $20,919 per pupil, 23% above the Illinois average, a better-resourced district than most.
Among Elmhurst's elementary schools, it stands alongside Conrad Fischer Elem School (584 students): Emerson Elem School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.8:1 vs 14.2:1).
Elmhurst Sd 205 also operates York Comm High School (2,590 students) and Bryan Middle School (687 students) alongside Emerson 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 Emerson Elem School compares
Emerson 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 | 13.8:1 | ▼ 1% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 429 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
429
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 53% in Illinois - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
6.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$20,919
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
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 72.7%
Hispanic or Latino 11.9%
Asian 7.9%
Two or More 6.1%
African American 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 72.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.7, Emerson Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Elmhurst Sd 205, which includes Emerson Elem School.
$20,919
Per student
+23%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 72.3%
State 24.5%
Federal 3.2%
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 Emerson Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| York Comm High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bryan Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sandburg Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Conrad Fischer Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hawthorne Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar 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
- 2,590
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 687
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 633
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
- Enrollment
- 584
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 568
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
Similar elementary schools in Elmhurst
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Conrad Fischer Elem School
Standard public school
584 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Hawthorne Elem School
Standard public school
568 students 13.5:1 students per teacher
Lincoln Elem School
Standard public school
527 students 18.8:1 students per teacher
Field Elem School
Standard public school
433 students
Jackson Elem School
Standard public school
422 students 12.4:1 students per teacher
Jefferson Elem School
Standard public school
329 students 11.3:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Illinois, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~429 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.8:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Emerson Elem School
How many students attend Emerson Elem School?
Emerson Elem School has 429 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Elmhurst, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Emerson Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Emerson Elem School is 13.8:1, which is 1% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 12% 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 White at 72.7% of enrollment, in Elmhurst, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Emerson Elem School?
Emerson Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 66/100 (higher 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 Emerson Elem School rank among elementary schools in Elmhurst?
By Resource Investment Index, Emerson Elem School ranks #5 of 8 elementary schools in Elmhurst, 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 Elmhurst on the city page.
Is Emerson Elem School a good school?
Emerson Elem School earns 66/100 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 Elmhurst Sd 205?
Besides Emerson Elem School, Elmhurst Sd 205 also operates York Comm High School (2,590 students), Bryan Middle School (687 students), and Sandburg Middle School (633 students). See the Elmhurst Sd 205 district page for the complete list.
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