Enrollment
292
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.6:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Piper School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Piper School
Piper School is a mid-sized elementary school in Berwyn, Illinois, enrolling 292 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 292 students, its enrollment sits close to the Illinois median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 32/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.2% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Berwyn's elementary schools, it stands alongside Emerson Elem School (260 students): Piper School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.6:1 vs 10.8:1).
Berwyn South Sd 100 also operates Freedom Middle School (504 students) and Heritage Middle School (447 students) alongside Piper 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 Piper School compares
Piper 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 | 14.6:1 | ▲ 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 (what these measure)
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
$20,116
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
- 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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Berwyn South Sd 100, which includes Piper School.
$20,116
Per student
+18%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.7%
State 54.7%
Federal 11.7%
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 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
- 504
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- 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.
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 (~292 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.6:1)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Piper School a good school?
Piper School earns 42/100 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 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.
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