Enrollment
263
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Wheaton, IL
Emerson Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Emerson Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 63/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 174218004210
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Emerson Elem School earns 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of Illinois schools.
- #4 of 9
- elementary schools in Wheaton · Resource Index
- 63
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.4:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 263
- students enrolled
Emerson Elem School has class sizes smaller than 78% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Emerson Elem School ranks #4 of 9 elementary schools in Wheaton, IL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.4:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-19% 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 Wheaton, Illinois, enrolling 263 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 263 puts it in the smaller third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 96% 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 (62%) and Asian (12%) (diversity index 58/100).
14.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Wheaton's elementary schools, it stands alongside Wiesbrook Elem School (496 students): Emerson Elem School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (11.4:1 vs 16.5:1).
Cusd 200 also operates Wheaton Warrenville South H S (1,864 students) and Wheaton North High School (1,863 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 | 11.4:1 | ▼ 19% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 263 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.4:1
Leaner classes than 80% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
263
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
11.4:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 22% in Illinois - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
14.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$18,690
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 + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 62.0%
Asian 12.2%
Hispanic or Latino 11.4%
Two or More 7.6%
African American 6.8%
Largest group: White at 62.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.7, 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 Cusd 200, which includes Emerson Elem School.
$18,690
Per student
+10%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 67.0%
State 26.9%
Federal 6.1%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheaton Warrenville South H S | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wheaton North High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Monroe Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hubble Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Edison Middle 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
- 1,864
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,863
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 716
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 679
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 635
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Similar elementary schools in Wheaton
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Wiesbrook Elem School
Standard public school
496 students 16.5:1 students per teacher
Lincoln Elem School
Standard public school
458 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Whittier Elem School
Standard public school
433 students 14:1 students per teacher
Carl Sandburg Elem School
Standard public school
402 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Washington Elementary School
Standard public school
395 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
Longfellow Elem School
Standard public school
318 students 13.8:1 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 (~263 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Emerson Elem School
How many students attend Emerson Elem School?
Emerson Elem School has 263 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Wheaton, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Emerson Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Emerson Elem School is 11.4:1, which is 19% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 27% 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 62.0% of enrollment, in Wheaton, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Emerson Elem School?
Emerson Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 63/100 (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 Wheaton?
By Resource Investment Index, Emerson Elem School ranks #4 of 9 elementary schools in Wheaton, 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 Wheaton on the city page.
Is Emerson Elem School a good school?
Emerson Elem School earns 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% 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 Cusd 200?
Besides Emerson Elem School, Cusd 200 also operates Wheaton Warrenville South H S (1,864 students), Wheaton North High School (1,863 students), and Monroe Middle School (716 students). See the Cusd 200 district page for the complete list.
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