Enrollment
935
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 172346000104
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 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 43/100 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
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.2:1
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
73.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.2:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-6% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Glenn Westlake Middle School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Glenn Westlake Middle School
Glenn Westlake Middle School is a large middle school in Lombard, Illinois, enrolling 935 students.
At 13.2:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Illinois median, within a few percentage points of the 14:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Illinois, bigger than 92% of state schools at 935 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by White (59%) and Hispanic or Latino (17%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 60/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 312 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
16.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Lombard Sd 44 spends $22,524 per pupil, 32% above the Illinois average, a better-resourced district than most.
Lombard Sd 44 also operates Madison Elementary School (477 students) and Wm Hammerschmidt Elem School (381 students) alongside Glenn Westlake Middle 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 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 | 13.2:1 | ▼ 6% | 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
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 67% 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
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 44% in Illinois - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$22,524
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
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.
Overview
Enrollment 935 Top 8% in Illinois - larger than 92% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 73.0
Students per teacher 13.2:1 -6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 172346000104
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 & staff
Counselors (FTE) 3.0
Students per counselor 312:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 16.6%
In-school suspensions 43
Out-of-school suspensions 13
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lombard Sd 44, which includes Glenn Westlake Middle School.
$22,524
Per student
+32%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+36%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 68.2%
State 25.8%
Federal 6.0%
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 Glenn Westlake Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madison Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wm Hammerschmidt Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Butterfield Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar 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
- 477
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 381
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 293
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 285
- Students per teacher
- 8.7:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 245
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Next steps
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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 13.2:1, which is 6% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 16% 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 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Glenn Westlake Middle School a good school?
Glenn Westlake Middle School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools. 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 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.