- Enrollment
- 519
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Westmont, IL
Maercker Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Maercker Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 172400002624
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Maercker Elem School earns 60/100 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 3
- elementary schools in Westmont · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13:1
- students per teacher
- 456
- students enrolled
Maercker Elem School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Maercker Elem School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Westmont, IL.
School address
District: Maercker Sd 60 · Illinois
NCES ID 172400002624 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+25 students YoY
Maercker Elem School grew from 436 students in 2022-23 to 461 in 2023-24 (+5.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 35.7 → 32.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+25 students YoY 172400002624 · Westmont, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
456 enr · 13:1 · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: Holmes Elem School (519 students)
Maercker Elem School grew from 436 students in 2022-23 to 461 in 2023-24 (+5.7%). Teacher FTE lost 35.7 → 32.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Maercker Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Holmes Elem Sc
Holmes Elem School
519 students
- This school
Maercker Elem School
456 students
- Westview Hills
Westview Hills Middle School
455 students
What this shows Maercker Elem School reports 456 students on the CCD universe file.
How Maercker Elem School compares
Maercker 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 | 13:1 | ▼ 7% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 456 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
456
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 42% in Illinois - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
15.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$20,737
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Somewhat 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 + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 45.8%
Asian 21.3%
Hispanic or Latino 19.1%
African American 9.9%
Two or More 3.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 45.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.7, Maercker Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Maercker Sd 60 reports $20,737 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Maercker Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holmes Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Westview Hills Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Maercker Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 455
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Similar elementary schools in Westmont
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 (~456 students)
Frequently asked questions about Maercker Elem School
How many students attend Maercker Elem School?
Maercker Elem School has 456 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Westmont, IL. CCD year-over-year: 436 (2022-23) → 461 (2023-24), up 25.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Maercker Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Maercker Elem School is 13:1, which is 7% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 17% 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 Maercker Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Maercker Elem School is White at 45.8% of enrollment, in Westmont, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Maercker Elem School?
Maercker Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (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 Maercker Elem School rank among elementary schools in Westmont?
By Resource Investment Index, Maercker Elem School ranks #1 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.
What other schools are in Maercker Sd 60?
Besides Maercker Elem School, Maercker Sd 60 also operates Holmes Elem School (519 students) and Westview Hills Middle School (455 students). See the Maercker Sd 60 district page for the complete list.