- Enrollment
- 477
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Lombard, IL
Glenn Westlake Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Glenn Westlake Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 172346000104
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Glenn Westlake Middle School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #9 of 13
- public schools in Lombard · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.8:1
- students per teacher
- 935
- students enrolled
Glenn Westlake Middle School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Glenn Westlake Middle School ranks #9 of 13 public schools in Lombard, IL.
School address
District: Lombard Sd 44 · Illinois
NCES ID 172346000104 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD universe card
School universe 172346000104 · Lombard, IL Middle · MID · TRAD
935 enr · 12.8:1 · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Madison Elementary School (477 students)
Resource Investment Index #9 of 13 public schools in Lombard. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Glenn Westlake Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Glenn Westlake Middle School
935 students
- Madison Elemen
Madison Elementary School
477 students
- Wm Hammerschmi
Wm Hammerschmidt Elem School
381 students
- Butterfield El 293
Butterfield Elem School
293 students
- Manor Hill Ele 285
Manor Hill Elem School
285 students
- Pleasant Lane 245
Pleasant Lane Elem School
245 students
What this shows Glenn Westlake Middle School reports 935 students on the CCD universe file.
How Glenn Westlake Middle School compares
Glenn Westlake Middle 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 | 12.8:1 | ▼ 9% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 935 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
935
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 39% in Illinois - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
16.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$23,110
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 312 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
43
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 58.8%
Hispanic or Latino 17.3%
Asian 11.4%
African American 9.0%
Two or More 2.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 58.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.2, Glenn Westlake Middle School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lombard Sd 44, which includes Glenn Westlake Middle School.
$23,110
Per student
+27%
vs Illinois
Avg $18,196
+31%
vs U.S.
Avg $17,658
Revenue mix
Local 68.2%
State 25.8%
Federal 6.0%
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 Glenn Westlake Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madison Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wm Hammerschmidt Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Butterfield Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Manor Hill Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pleasant Lane Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Glenn Westlake Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 381
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 293
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 285
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 245
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~935 students)
Frequently asked questions about Glenn Westlake Middle School
How many students attend Glenn Westlake Middle School?
Glenn Westlake Middle School has 935 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Lombard, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Glenn Westlake Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Glenn Westlake Middle School is 12.8:1, which is 9% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 18% 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 Glenn Westlake Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Glenn Westlake Middle School is White at 58.8% of enrollment, in Lombard, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Glenn Westlake Middle School?
Glenn Westlake Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Glenn Westlake Middle School rank among public schools in Lombard?
By Resource Investment Index, Glenn Westlake Middle School ranks #9 of 13 public schools in Lombard, 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 Lombard on the city page.
What other schools are in Lombard Sd 44?
Besides Glenn Westlake Middle School, Lombard Sd 44 also operates Madison Elementary School (477 students), Wm Hammerschmidt Elem School (381 students), and Butterfield Elem School (293 students). See the Lombard Sd 44 district page for the complete list.
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