- Enrollment
- 789
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Schaumburg, IL
Everett Dirksen Elementary Sch
Federal NCES profile for Everett Dirksen Elementary Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 173474005450
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Everett Dirksen Elementary Sch earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #7 of 11
- elementary schools in Schaumburg · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 527
- students enrolled
Everett Dirksen Elementary Sch has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Everett Dirksen Elementary Sch ranks #7 of 11 elementary schools in Schaumburg, IL.
School address
District: Schaumburg Ccsd 54 · Illinois
NCES ID 173474005450 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD universe card
School universe 173474005450 · Schaumburg, IL Elementary · MID · TRAD
527 enr · 14.2:1 · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Michael Collins Elem School (789 students)
Resource Investment Index #7 of 11 elementary schools in Schaumburg. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Everett Dirksen Elementary Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Michael Collin
Michael Collins Elem School
789 students
- Robert Frost J
Robert Frost Jhs
737 students
- Margaret Mead
Margaret Mead Jhs
702 students
- Jane Addams Jh
Jane Addams Jhs
695 students
- Dwight D Eisen
Dwight D Eisenhower Jhs
662 students
- This school
Everett Dirksen Elementary Sch
527 students
What this shows Everett Dirksen Elementary Sch reports 527 students on the CCD universe file.
How Everett Dirksen Elementary Sch compares
Everett Dirksen Elementary Sch on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.2:1 | ▲ 1% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 527 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
527
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 60% in Illinois - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$20,497
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
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.
Student demographics
White 47.2%
Asian 34.0%
Hispanic or Latino 12.3%
Two or More 3.8%
African American 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 47.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.4, Everett Dirksen Elementary Sch is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Schaumburg Ccsd 54, which includes Everett Dirksen Elementary Sch.
$20,497
Per student
+13%
vs Illinois
Avg $18,196
+16%
vs U.S.
Avg $17,658
Revenue mix
Local 65.0%
State 29.5%
Federal 5.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2022-23 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Everett Dirksen Elementary Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Collins Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Robert Frost Jhs | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Margaret Mead Jhs | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jane Addams Jhs | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dwight D Eisenhower Jhs | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Everett Dirksen Elementary Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 737
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 702
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 695
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 662
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar elementary schools in Schaumburg
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Michael Collins Elem School
Standard public school
789 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Jane Addams Jhs
Standard public school
695 students 11.6:1 students per teacher
Hoover Math and Science Academy
Standard public school
640 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
Winston Churchill Elem School
Standard public school
572 students 12.4:1 students per teacher
Buzz Aldrin Elem School
Standard public school
567 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
Campanelli Elem School
Standard public school
555 students 15:1 students per teacher
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 (~527 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Everett Dirksen Elementary Sch
How many students attend Everett Dirksen Elementary Sch?
Everett Dirksen Elementary Sch has 527 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Schaumburg, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Everett Dirksen Elementary Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Everett Dirksen Elementary Sch is 14.2:1, which is 1% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Everett Dirksen Elementary Sch?
The largest demographic group at Everett Dirksen Elementary Sch is White at 47.2% of enrollment, in Schaumburg, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Everett Dirksen Elementary Sch?
Everett Dirksen Elementary Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher 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 Everett Dirksen Elementary Sch rank among elementary schools in Schaumburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Everett Dirksen Elementary Sch ranks #7 of 11 elementary schools in Schaumburg, 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 Schaumburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Schaumburg Ccsd 54?
Besides Everett Dirksen Elementary Sch, Schaumburg Ccsd 54 also operates Michael Collins Elem School (789 students), Robert Frost Jhs (737 students), and Margaret Mead Jhs (702 students). See the Schaumburg Ccsd 54 district page for the complete list.
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