Enrollment
434
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Villa Park, IL
North Elem School
Federal NCES profile for North Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 174035004055
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Elem School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Villa Park · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.5:1
- students per teacher
- 434
- students enrolled
North Elem School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Elem School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Villa Park, IL.
School address
District: Sd 45 Dupage County · Illinois
NCES ID 174035004055 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.5:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at North Elem School
North Elem School is a mid-sized elementary school in Villa Park, Illinois, enrolling 434 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 434 students, its enrollment sits close to the Illinois median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (57%) and White (30%) (diversity index 59/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Sd 45 Dupage County spends $21,492 per pupil, 26% above the Illinois average, a better-resourced district than most.
Among Villa Park's elementary schools, it stands alongside Ardmore Elem School (425 students): North Elem School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.5:1 vs 16.8:1).
Sd 45 Dupage County also operates Jackson Middle School (621 students) and Westmore Elem School (432 students) alongside North 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 North Elem School compares
North 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 | 14.5:1 | ▲ 4% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 434 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
434
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 63% in Illinois - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
27.4%
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
$21,492
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
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 434 Top 39% in Illinois - larger than 61% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 28.0
Students per teacher 14.5:1 +4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 174035004055
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 56.5%
White 29.5%
African American 7.8%
Two or More 3.5%
Asian 2.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 56.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.6, North Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 27.4%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Sd 45 Dupage County, which includes North Elem School.
$21,492
Per student
+26%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 62.0%
State 31.0%
Federal 7.0%
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.
How North Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Westmore Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ardmore Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Schafer Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 621
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 432
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 425
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 375
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 354
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar elementary schools in Villa Park
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about North Elem School
How many students attend North Elem School?
North Elem School has 434 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Villa Park, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Elem School is 14.5:1, which is 4% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Elem School?
The largest demographic group at North Elem School is Hispanic or Latino at 56.5% of enrollment, in Villa Park, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Elem School?
North Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical 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 North Elem School rank among elementary schools in Villa Park?
By Resource Investment Index, North Elem School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Villa Park, 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 Villa Park on the city page.
Is North Elem School a good school?
North Elem School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. 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 Sd 45 Dupage County?
Besides North Elem School, Sd 45 Dupage County also operates Jackson Middle School (621 students), Westmore Elem School (432 students), and Ardmore Elem School (425 students). See the Sd 45 Dupage County district page for the complete list.