- Enrollment
- 460
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lockport, IL
Ludwig Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Ludwig Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 172373004931
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ludwig Elem School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of Illinois schools.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Lockport · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.4:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 321
- students enrolled
Ludwig Elem School has class sizes smaller than 87% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ludwig Elem School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Lockport, IL.
School address
District: Will County Sd 92 · Illinois
NCES ID 172373004931 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+32 students YoY
Ludwig Elem School grew from 284 students in 2022-23 to 316 in 2023-24 (+11.3%).
Teacher FTE held 31.0 → 31.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+32 students YoY 172373004931 · Lockport, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
321 enr · 10.4:1 · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Oak Prairie Jr High School (460 students)
Ludwig Elem School grew from 284 students in 2022-23 to 316 in 2023-24 (+11.3%). Teacher FTE held 31.0 → 31.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Ludwig Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Oak Prairie Jr
Oak Prairie Jr High School
460 students
- Walsh Elem Sch
Walsh Elem School
363 students
- This school
Ludwig Elem School
321 students
- Reed Elem Scho
Reed Elem School
291 students
What this shows Ludwig Elem School reports 321 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ludwig Elem School compares
Ludwig Elem School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.4:1 | ▼ 26% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 321 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.4:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
321
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
10.4:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 13% in Illinois - lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
15.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$25,285
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
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
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.
Student demographics
White 76.6%
Hispanic or Latino 19.0%
Two or More 2.5%
African American 1.9%
Largest group: White at 76.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.6, Ludwig Elem School is about as mixed as the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Will County Sd 92 reports $25,285 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ludwig Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Prairie Jr High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Walsh Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Reed Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ludwig Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 363
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 291
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Similar elementary schools in Lockport
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~321 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.4:1)
Frequently asked questions about Ludwig Elem School
How many students attend Ludwig Elem School?
Ludwig Elem School has 321 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lockport, IL. CCD year-over-year: 284 (2022-23) → 316 (2023-24), up 32.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ludwig Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ludwig Elem School is 10.4:1, which is 26% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 34% 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 Ludwig Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Ludwig Elem School is White at 76.6% of enrollment, in Lockport, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ludwig Elem School?
Ludwig Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Ludwig Elem School rank among elementary schools in Lockport?
By Resource Investment Index, Ludwig Elem School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Lockport, 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 Lockport on the city page.
What other schools are in Will County Sd 92?
Besides Ludwig Elem School, Will County Sd 92 also operates Oak Prairie Jr High School (460 students), Walsh Elem School (363 students), and Reed Elem School (291 students). See the Will County Sd 92 district page for the complete list.