Enrollment
456
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-7% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Maercker Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Maercker Elem School
Maercker Elem School is a mid-sized elementary school in Westmont, Illinois, enrolling 456 students.
At 13:1, 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 456 students, its enrollment sits close to the Illinois median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 94% of the 3,845 Illinois schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Its student body is led by White (46%) and Asian (21%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 70/100).
15.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Westmont's elementary schools, it stands alongside J T Manning Elem School (386 students): Maercker Elem School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13:1 vs 13.3:1).
Maercker Sd 60 also operates Holmes Elem School (519 students) and Westview Hills Middle School (455 students) alongside Maercker 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 Maercker Elem School compares
Maercker 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 | 13:1 | ▼ 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 (what these measure)
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
$19,724
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Maercker Sd 60, which includes Maercker Elem School.
$19,724
Per student
+16%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 70.6%
State 24.2%
Federal 5.1%
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 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
- 519
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- 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.
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 (~456 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13:1)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Maercker Elem School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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