- Enrollment
- 621
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 174035004055
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 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 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Illinois schools.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Villa Park · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.5:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 434
- students enrolled
North Elem School has class sizes larger than 75% of Illinois schools. 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 →
NCES CCD universe card
School universe 174035004055 · Villa Park, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
434 enr · 15.5:1 · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Jackson Middle School (621 students)
Resource Investment Index #2 of 3 elementary schools in Villa Park. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
North Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jackson Middle
Jackson Middle School
621 students
- This school
North Elem School
434 students
- Westmore Elem
Westmore Elem School
432 students
- Ardmore Elem S
Ardmore Elem School
425 students
- Jefferson Midd
Jefferson Middle School
375 students
- Schafer Elem S
Schafer Elem School
354 students
What this shows North Elem School reports 434 students on the CCD universe file.
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 | 15.5:1 | ▲ 11% | 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
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% 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
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 75% in Illinois - lower ratio than 25% 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
$22,608
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
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
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Sd 45 Dupage County, which includes North Elem School.
$22,608
Per student
+24%
vs Illinois
Avg $18,196
+28%
vs U.S.
Avg $17,658
Revenue mix
Local 62.0%
State 31.0%
Federal 7.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2022-23 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 | Lower 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 | Similar 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
- 432
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 425
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 375
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 354
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar elementary schools in Villa Park
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 (~434 students)
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 15.5:1, which is 11% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 1% 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 47/100 (typical 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 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.
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.
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