Enrollment
386
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Westmont, IL
J T Manning Elem School
Federal NCES profile for J T Manning Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 174198004200
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
J T Manning Elem School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Westmont · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.3:1
- students per teacher
- 386
- students enrolled
J T Manning Elem School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, J T Manning Elem School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Westmont, IL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.3:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-5% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How J T Manning Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at J T Manning Elem School
J T Manning Elem School is a mid-sized elementary school in Westmont, Illinois, enrolling 386 students.
At 13.3:1, 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.
With 386 students, its enrollment sits close to the Illinois median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by White (55%) and Hispanic or Latino (24%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 62/100).
11.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Cusd 201 spends $26,265 per pupil, 54% above the Illinois average, a better-resourced district than most.
Among Westmont's elementary schools, it stands alongside Maercker Elem School (456 students): J T Manning Elem School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (13.3:1 vs 13:1).
Cusd 201 also operates Westmont High School (395 students) and Westmont Jr High School (302 students) alongside J T Manning 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 J T Manning Elem School compares
J T Manning 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 | 13.3:1 | ▼ 5% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 386 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
386
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 46% in Illinois - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
11.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$26,265
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 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 55.4%
Hispanic or Latino 24.1%
African American 7.0%
Two or More 7.0%
Asian 6.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 55.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.1, J T Manning Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cusd 201, which includes J T Manning Elem School.
$26,265
Per student
+54%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+58%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 70.6%
State 24.5%
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 J T Manning Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westmont High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Westmont Jr High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| C E Miller Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| South School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to J T Manning Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 395
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 302
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 194
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 53
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar elementary schools in Westmont
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary 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 (~386 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about J T Manning Elem School
How many students attend J T Manning Elem School?
J T Manning Elem School has 386 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Westmont, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at J T Manning Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at J T Manning Elem School is 13.3:1, which is 5% 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 J T Manning Elem School?
The largest demographic group at J T Manning Elem School is White at 55.4% of enrollment, in Westmont, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for J T Manning Elem School?
J T Manning Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 J T Manning Elem School rank among elementary schools in Westmont?
By Resource Investment Index, J T Manning Elem School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Westmont, 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 Westmont on the city page.
Is J T Manning Elem School a good school?
J T Manning Elem School earns 49/100 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 201?
Besides J T Manning Elem School, Cusd 201 also operates Westmont High School (395 students), Westmont Jr High School (302 students), and C E Miller Elem School (194 students). See the Cusd 201 district page for the complete list.
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