Enrollment
511
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Aurora, IL
Homestead Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Homestead Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 64/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 173027004769
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Homestead Elementary School earns 64/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #1 of 10
- elementary schools in Aurora · Resource Index
- 64
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.4:1
- students per teacher
- 511
- students enrolled
Homestead Elementary School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Homestead Elementary School ranks #1 of 10 elementary schools in Aurora, IL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.4:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Homestead Elementary School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Homestead Elementary School
Homestead Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Aurora, Illinois, enrolling 511 students.
At 13.4:1, 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.
Enrollment of 511 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 97% 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 (36%) and Asian (30%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 75/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.8% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Aurora's elementary schools, it stands alongside Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary (683 students): Homestead Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.4:1 vs 17.2:1).
Cusd 308 also operates Oswego High School (2,870 students) and Oswego East High School (2,758 students) alongside Homestead Elementary 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 Homestead Elementary School compares
Homestead Elementary 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 | 13.4:1 | ▼ 4% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 511 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
511
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 47% in Illinois - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
9.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$16,181
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 511 Top 29% in Illinois - larger than 71% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 37.0
Students per teacher 13.4:1 -4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 173027004769
Student demographics
White 35.8%
Asian 29.7%
Hispanic or Latino 14.5%
African American 11.0%
Two or More 7.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 35.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.5, Homestead Elementary School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 9.8%
In-school suspensions 9
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cusd 308, which includes Homestead Elementary School.
$16,181
Per student
-5%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-2%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 47.8%
State 45.6%
Federal 6.5%
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 Homestead Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oswego High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oswego East High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Traughber Jr High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thompson Jr High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lakewood Creek Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Homestead Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,870
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 2,758
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,070
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 832
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 767
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar elementary schools in Aurora
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary
Standard public school
683 students 17.2:1 students per teacher
Reba O Steck Elementary School
Standard public school
669 students 16.9:1 students per teacher
The Wheatlands Elementary School
Standard public school
613 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Nancy Young Elementary School
Standard public school
574 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Mccarty Elementary School
Standard public school
478 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
Peter M Gombert Elementary Sch
Standard public school
450 students 12.6:1 students per teacher
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Frequently asked questions about Homestead Elementary School
How many students attend Homestead Elementary School?
Homestead Elementary School has 511 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Aurora, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Homestead Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Homestead Elementary School is 13.4:1, which is 4% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 15% 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 Homestead Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Homestead Elementary School is White at 35.8% of enrollment, in Aurora, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Homestead Elementary School?
Homestead Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 64/100 (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 Homestead Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Aurora?
By Resource Investment Index, Homestead Elementary School ranks #1 of 10 elementary schools in Aurora, 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 Aurora on the city page.
Is Homestead Elementary School a good school?
Homestead Elementary School earns 64/100 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 Cusd 308?
Besides Homestead Elementary School, Cusd 308 also operates Oswego High School (2,870 students), Oswego East High School (2,758 students), and Traughber Jr High School (1,070 students). See the Cusd 308 district page for the complete list.