Enrollment
450
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Aurora, IL
Peter M Gombert Elementary Sch
Federal NCES profile for Peter M Gombert Elementary Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 174169002657
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Peter M Gombert Elementary Sch earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #3 of 10
- elementary schools in Aurora · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.6:1
- students per teacher
- 450
- students enrolled
Peter M Gombert Elementary Sch has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Peter M Gombert Elementary Sch ranks #3 of 10 elementary schools in Aurora, IL.
School address
District: Indian Prairie Cusd 204 · Illinois
NCES ID 174169002657 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.6:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-10% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Peter M Gombert Elementary Sch compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Peter M Gombert Elementary Sch
Peter M Gombert Elementary Sch is a mid-sized elementary school in Aurora, Illinois, enrolling 450 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 450 students, its enrollment sits close to the Illinois median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 95% of the 3,845 Illinois schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Its student body is led by Asian (27%) and Hispanic or Latino (26%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 77/100).
14.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Aurora's elementary schools, it stands alongside Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary (683 students): Peter M Gombert Elementary Sch is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12.6:1 vs 17.2:1).
Indian Prairie Cusd 204 also operates Neuqua Valley High School (3,018 students) and Waubonsie Valley High School (2,849 students) alongside Peter M Gombert Elementary Sch.
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 Peter M Gombert Elementary Sch compares
Peter M Gombert Elementary Sch on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.6:1 | ▼ 10% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 450 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
450
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 36% in Illinois - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
14.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$17,239
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 450 Top 37% in Illinois - larger than 63% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 32.0
Students per teacher 12.6:1 -10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 174169002657
Student demographics
Asian 27.1%
Hispanic or Latino 25.8%
White 24.2%
African American 17.1%
Two or More 5.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: Asian at 27.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 77.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 77.0, Peter M Gombert Elementary Sch 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 14.7%
In-school suspensions 3
Out-of-school suspensions 2
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Indian Prairie Cusd 204, which includes Peter M Gombert Elementary Sch.
$17,239
Per student
+1%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+4%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 64.4%
State 30.8%
Federal 4.8%
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 Peter M Gombert Elementary Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neuqua Valley High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Waubonsie Valley High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Metea Valley High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Francis Granger Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Scullen Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Peter M Gombert Elementary Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,018
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 2,849
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 2,766
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,011
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 948
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar elementary schools in Aurora
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary
Standard public school
683 students 17.2:1 students per teacher
Reba O Steck Elementary School
Standard public school
669 students 16.9:1 students per teacher
The Wheatlands Elementary School
Standard public school
613 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Nancy Young Elementary School
Standard public school
574 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Homestead Elementary School
Standard public school
511 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
Mccarty Elementary School
Standard public school
478 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
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Frequently asked questions about Peter M Gombert Elementary Sch
How many students attend Peter M Gombert Elementary Sch?
Peter M Gombert Elementary Sch has 450 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Aurora, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Peter M Gombert Elementary Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Peter M Gombert Elementary Sch is 12.6:1, which is 10% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 20% 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 Peter M Gombert Elementary Sch?
The largest demographic group at Peter M Gombert Elementary Sch is Asian at 27.1% of enrollment, in Aurora, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 77.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Peter M Gombert Elementary Sch?
Peter M Gombert Elementary Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (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 Peter M Gombert Elementary Sch rank among elementary schools in Aurora?
By Resource Investment Index, Peter M Gombert Elementary Sch ranks #3 of 10 elementary schools in Aurora, 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 Aurora on the city page.
Is Peter M Gombert Elementary Sch a good school?
Peter M Gombert Elementary Sch earns 61/100 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 Indian Prairie Cusd 204?
Besides Peter M Gombert Elementary Sch, Indian Prairie Cusd 204 also operates Neuqua Valley High School (3,018 students), Waubonsie Valley High School (2,849 students), and Metea Valley High School (2,766 students). See the Indian Prairie Cusd 204 district page for the complete list.