Enrollment
433
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 171397001747
Field Elem School — Elmhurst, IL
Federal NCES profile for Field Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 78/100.
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 85
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
The verdict
Field Elem School earns a B+ Resource Investment Index (78/100) on federal resource data.
- B+
- Resource Index · 78/100
- 433
- students enrolled
School address
District: Elmhurst Sd 205 · Illinois
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Field Elem School reports 433 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 6.0% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Elmhurst Sd 205 spends $20,919 per pupil district-wide, above the Illinois average of $17,042 and above the national average of $16,593. Revenue comes 72.3% from local sources (property taxes), 24.5% from the state, and 3.2% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 78/100 (B+), calculated from 2 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Field Elem School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Illinois state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment | 433 | top 60% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
School size vs. every US school
Total enrollment — where this school sits by size (neither large nor small is 'better')
433 larger than 52% of 95,891 US schools
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more US schools. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Department of Education — NCES Common Core of Data · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Engagement
6.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 10% — strong attendance relative to the post-pandemic national landscape.
Funding equity
$20,919
per pupil, district-wide
— above Illinois avg of $17,042
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
Enrollment 433 Top 60% in Illinois — larger than 40% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) —
Students per teacher —
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 171397001747
Student demographics
White 62.6%
Hispanic or Latino 15.2%
Asian 13.6%
Two or More 7.6%
African American 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 62.6% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 6.0%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Elmhurst Sd 205, which includes Field 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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,590
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Enrollment
- 687
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Enrollment
- 633
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Enrollment
- 584
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Enrollment
- 568
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
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Jefferson Elem School
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Field Elem School
How many students attend Field Elem School?
Field Elem School has 433 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Elmhurst, IL.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Field Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Field Elem School is White at 62.6%. The school serves a diverse student body in Elmhurst, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Field Elem School?
Field Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 78/100 (B+) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
Is Field Elem School a good school?
Field Elem School earns a B+ Resource Investment Index (78/100) on federal resource data. The Resource Investment Index reflects staffing, counselor access, gifted programs, and attendance reported to NCES, not test scores or academic outcomes, so treat it as a resource snapshot rather than an overall rating. Limited indicators were available for this school, so the picture is partial.