Enrollment
777
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lisle, IL
Lisle Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Lisle Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 172320006747
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lisle Elementary School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Lisle · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.2:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 777
- students enrolled
Lisle Elementary School has class sizes larger than 81% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lisle Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Lisle, IL.
School address
District: Lisle Cusd 202 · Illinois
NCES ID 172320006747 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
48.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.2:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+16% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lisle Elementary School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lisle Elementary School
Lisle Elementary School is a large combined-grade school in Lisle, Illinois, enrolling 777 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 777 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by White (59%) and Hispanic or Latino (20%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 60/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.1% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Lisle Cusd 202 spends $26,379 per pupil, 55% above the Illinois average, a better-resourced district than most.
Lisle Cusd 202 also operates Lisle High School (447 students) and Lisle Jr High School (338 students) alongside Lisle 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 Lisle Elementary School compares
Lisle 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 | 16.2:1 | ▲ 16% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 777 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
777
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 81% in Illinois - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
20.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$26,379
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
7
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 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 58.9%
Hispanic or Latino 20.3%
African American 8.6%
Two or More 6.7%
Asian 5.4%
Largest group: White at 58.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.7, Lisle Elementary School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lisle Cusd 202, which includes Lisle Elementary School.
$26,379
Per student
+55%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+59%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 70.9%
State 24.2%
Federal 4.8%
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 Lisle Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lisle High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lisle Jr High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lisle Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 447
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 338
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
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 (~777 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Lisle Elementary School
How many students attend Lisle Elementary School?
Lisle Elementary School has 777 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lisle, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lisle Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lisle Elementary School is 16.2:1, which is 16% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lisle Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Lisle Elementary School is White at 58.9% of enrollment, in Lisle, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lisle Elementary School?
Lisle Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (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 Lisle Elementary School rank among public schools in Lisle?
By Resource Investment Index, Lisle Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Lisle, 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 Lisle on the city page.
Is Lisle Elementary School a good school?
Lisle Elementary School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Illinois schools. 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 Lisle Cusd 202?
Besides Lisle Elementary School, Lisle Cusd 202 also operates Lisle High School (447 students) and Lisle Jr High School (338 students). See the Lisle Cusd 202 district page for the complete list.
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