Enrollment
159
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 172346006526
John Schroder Early Childhood Ctr — Lombard, IL
Federal NCES profile for John Schroder Early Childhood Ctr, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 25/100.
👥 Class size 20
🌟 Gifted program 30
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
The verdict
John Schroder Early Childhood Ctr earns an F Resource Investment Index (25/100), with class sizes larger than 96% of Illinois schools.
- F
- Resource Index · 25/100
- 20:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 159
- students enrolled
School address
District: Lombard Sd 44 · Illinois
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
8.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20:1
vs 14.6:1 Illinois avg
+37% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How John Schroder Early Childhood Ctr compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
John Schroder Early Childhood Ctr reports 159 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 8.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 20:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 37% above the Illinois state mean of 14.6:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.7:1, it is 27% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
On the finance side, the surrounding Lombard Sd 44 spends $22,524 per pupil district-wide, above the Illinois average of $17,042 and above the national average of $16,593. Revenue comes 68.2% from local sources (property taxes), 25.8% from the state, and 6.0% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (F), calculated from 2 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How John Schroder Early Childhood Ctr compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Illinois state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20:1 | ▲ 37% | 14.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 159 | top 12% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
Class size vs. every US school
Students per teacher (lower means more individual attention)
20 smaller classes than 16% of 92,598 US schools
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more US schools. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Department of Education — NCES Common Core of Data · 2024-25
School size vs. every US school
Total enrollment — where this school sits by size (neither large nor small is 'better')
159 larger than 15% of 95,891 US schools
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more US schools. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Department of Education — NCES Common Core of Data · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
20:1
students per teacher
— 37% above state mean
Top 96% in Illinois — lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$22,524
per pupil, district-wide
— above Illinois avg of $17,042
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
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 159 Top 12% in Illinois — larger than 88% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 8.0
Students per teacher 20:1 +37% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 172346006526
Student demographics
White 51.6%
Hispanic or Latino 23.3%
Asian 15.7%
African American 6.3%
Two or More 3.1%
Largest group: White at 51.6% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lombard Sd 44, which includes John Schroder Early Childhood Ctr.
$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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 935
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Enrollment
- 477
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Enrollment
- 381
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Enrollment
- 293
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Enrollment
- 285
- Students per teacher
- 8.7:1
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Frequently asked questions about John Schroder Early Childhood Ctr
How many students attend John Schroder Early Childhood Ctr?
John Schroder Early Childhood Ctr has 159 students enrolled. It is a other school in Lombard, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John Schroder Early Childhood Ctr?
The student-teacher ratio at John Schroder Early Childhood Ctr is 20:1, which is 37% higher than the Illinois average of 14.6:1 and 27% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of John Schroder Early Childhood Ctr?
The largest demographic group at John Schroder Early Childhood Ctr is White at 51.6%. The school serves a diverse student body in Lombard, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John Schroder Early Childhood Ctr?
John Schroder Early Childhood Ctr has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (F) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
Is John Schroder Early Childhood Ctr a good school?
John Schroder Early Childhood Ctr earns an F Resource Investment Index (25/100), with class sizes larger than 96% of Illinois schools. The Resource Investment Index reflects staffing, counselor access, gifted programs, and attendance reported to NCES, not test scores or academic outcomes, so treat it as a resource snapshot rather than an overall rating. Limited indicators were available for this school, so the picture is partial.