Enrollment
388
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Batavia, IL
H C Storm Elem School
Federal NCES profile for H C Storm Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 65/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 170522000203
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 87
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
H C Storm Elem School earns 65/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Illinois schools.
- #2 of 8
- public schools in Batavia · Resource Index
- 65
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.5:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 388
- students enrolled
H C Storm Elem School has class sizes larger than 75% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, H C Storm Elem School ranks #2 of 8 public schools in Batavia, IL.
School address
District: Batavia Usd 101 · Illinois
NCES ID 170522000203 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.5:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How H C Storm Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at H C Storm Elem School
H C Storm Elem School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Batavia, Illinois, enrolling 388 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 388 students, its enrollment sits close to the Illinois median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 98% of the 3,845 Illinois schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Its student body is led by White (71%) and Hispanic or Latino (21%) (diversity index 45/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 5.2% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Batavia's public schools, it stands alongside Alice Gustafson Elem School (403 students): H C Storm Elem School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.5:1 vs 13.4:1).
Batavia Usd 101 also operates Batavia Sr High School (1,690 students) and Sam Rotolo Middle Sch (1,080 students) alongside H C Storm 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 H C Storm Elem School compares
H C Storm 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 | 15.5:1 | ▲ 11% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 388 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
388
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 75% in Illinois - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
5.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$18,437
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
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
6
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 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
White 71.1%
Hispanic or Latino 20.9%
Two or More 4.4%
African American 2.3%
Asian 1.3%
Largest group: White at 71.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.8, H C Storm Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Batavia Usd 101, which includes H C Storm Elem School.
$18,437
Per student
+8%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 71.1%
State 23.9%
Federal 5.0%
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 H C Storm Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Batavia Sr High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sam Rotolo Middle Sch | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| J B Nelson Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Louise White Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Alice Gustafson Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to H C Storm Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,690
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,080
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 482
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 440
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 403
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
Similar other schools in Batavia
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other 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 (~388 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about H C Storm Elem School
How many students attend H C Storm Elem School?
H C Storm Elem School has 388 students enrolled. It is a public school in Batavia, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at H C Storm Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at H C Storm Elem School is 15.5:1, which is 11% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of H C Storm Elem School?
The largest demographic group at H C Storm Elem School is White at 71.1% of enrollment, in Batavia, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for H C Storm Elem School?
H C Storm Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 65/100 (higher 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 H C Storm Elem School rank among public schools in Batavia?
By Resource Investment Index, H C Storm Elem School ranks #2 of 8 public schools in Batavia, 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 Batavia on the city page.
Is H C Storm Elem School a good school?
H C Storm Elem School earns 65/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% 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 Batavia Usd 101?
Besides H C Storm Elem School, Batavia Usd 101 also operates Batavia Sr High School (1,690 students), Sam Rotolo Middle Sch (1,080 students), and J B Nelson Elem School (482 students). See the Batavia Usd 101 district page for the complete list.
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