Enrollment
260
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.8:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-23% 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 Berwyn, Illinois, enrolling 260 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 10.8:1 puts it in the smaller third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 260 puts it in the smaller 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 Hispanic or Latino (77%) and White (14%) (diversity index 38/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Berwyn's elementary schools, it stands alongside Piper School (292 students): Emerson Elem School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (10.8:1 vs 14.6:1).
Berwyn South Sd 100 also operates Freedom Middle School (504 students) and Heritage Middle School (447 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$20,116
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
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Berwyn South Sd 100, which includes Emerson Elem School.
$20,116
Per student
+18%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.7%
State 54.7%
Federal 11.7%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- 504
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- 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.
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 (~260 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.8:1)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Emerson Elem School a good school?
Emerson Elem School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% 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 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.
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