- Enrollment
- 504
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Berwyn, IL
Piper School
Federal NCES profile for Piper School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 170609005296
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Piper School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #2 of 13
- public schools in Berwyn · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.6:1
- students per teacher
- 292
- students enrolled
Piper School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Piper School ranks #2 of 13 public schools in Berwyn, IL.
School address
District: Berwyn South Sd 100 · Illinois
NCES ID 170609005296 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Piper School held near 276 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 20.2 → 19.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 170609005296 · Berwyn, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
292 enr · 14.6:1 · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Freedom Middle School (504 students)
Piper School held near 276 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 20.2 → 19.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Piper School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Freedom Middle
Freedom Middle School
504 students
- Heritage Middl
Heritage Middle School
447 students
- Pershing Elem
Pershing Elem School
418 students
- Irving Elem Sc
Irving Elem School
415 students
- Hiawatha Elem
Hiawatha Elem School
394 students
- This school
Piper School
292 students
What this shows Piper School reports 292 students on the CCD universe file.
How Piper School compares
Piper School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.6:1 | ▲ 4% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 292 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
292
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 64% in Illinois - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$20,473
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 + 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 81.8%
White 10.3%
African American 5.8%
Asian 1.7%
Two or More 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 81.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.7, Piper School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Berwyn South Sd 100 reports $20,473 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Piper School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freedom Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Heritage Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pershing Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Irving Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hiawatha Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Piper School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 447
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 418
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 415
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 394
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar elementary schools in Berwyn
1 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 (~292 students)
Frequently asked questions about Piper School
How many students attend Piper School?
Piper School has 292 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Berwyn, IL. CCD year-over-year: 286 (2022-23) → 276 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Piper School?
The student-teacher ratio at Piper School is 14.6:1, which is 4% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Piper School?
The largest demographic group at Piper School is Hispanic or Latino at 81.8% of enrollment, in Berwyn, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Piper School?
Piper School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Piper School rank among public schools in Berwyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Piper School ranks #2 of 13 public schools in Berwyn, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Berwyn on the city page.
What other schools are in Berwyn South Sd 100?
Besides Piper School, Berwyn South Sd 100 also operates Freedom Middle School (504 students), Heritage Middle School (447 students), and Pershing Elem School (418 students). See the Berwyn South Sd 100 district page for the complete list.