Enrollment
584
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Naperville, IL
Ranch View Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Ranch View Elementary 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 172771005182
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ranch View Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #22 of 27
- elementary schools in Naperville · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.6:1
- students per teacher
- 584
- students enrolled
Ranch View Elementary School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ranch View Elementary School ranks #22 of 27 elementary schools in Naperville, IL.
School address
District: Naperville Cusd 203 · Illinois
NCES ID 172771005182 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
38.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.6:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ranch View Elementary School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ranch View Elementary School
Ranch View Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Naperville, Illinois, enrolling 584 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 584 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by White (49%) and Asian (32%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 64/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.7% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Naperville Cusd 203 spends $21,103 per pupil, 24% above the Illinois average, a better-resourced district than most.
Among Naperville's elementary schools, it stands alongside Elmwood Elem School (726 students): Ranch View Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.6:1 vs 15.8:1).
Naperville Cusd 203 also operates Naperville Central High School (2,589 students) and Naperville North High School (2,467 students) alongside Ranch View Elementary 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 Ranch View Elementary School compares
Ranch View Elementary 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 | 584 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
584
Bigger than 71% 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 65% in Illinois - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$21,103
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 584 Top 22% in Illinois - larger than 78% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 38.0
Students per teacher 14.6:1 +4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 172771005182
Student demographics
White 49.3%
Asian 31.5%
Hispanic or Latino 9.6%
Two or More 7.4%
African American 2.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 49.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.3, Ranch View Elementary School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 18.7%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Naperville Cusd 203, which includes Ranch View Elementary School.
$21,103
Per student
+24%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 69.9%
State 25.6%
Federal 4.4%
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 Ranch View Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Naperville Central High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Naperville North High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kennedy Junior High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Jr High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Jr High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ranch View Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,589
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 2,467
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 937
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 832
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 774
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar elementary schools in Naperville
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Elmwood Elem School
Standard public school
726 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
May Watts Elementary School
Standard public school
668 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Steeple Run Elem School
Standard public school
622 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
Beebe Elem School
Standard public school
619 students 14:1 students per teacher
Mill Street Elem School
Standard public school
600 students 12.6:1 students per teacher
Mary Lou Cowlishaw Elementary
Standard public school
589 students 12.7:1 students per teacher
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Frequently asked questions about Ranch View Elementary School
How many students attend Ranch View Elementary School?
Ranch View Elementary School has 584 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Naperville, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ranch View Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ranch View Elementary 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 Ranch View Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Ranch View Elementary School is White at 49.3% of enrollment, in Naperville, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ranch View Elementary School?
Ranch View Elementary 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 Ranch View Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Naperville?
By Resource Investment Index, Ranch View Elementary School ranks #22 of 27 elementary schools in Naperville, 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 Naperville on the city page.
Is Ranch View Elementary School a good school?
Ranch View Elementary School earns 42/100 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 Naperville Cusd 203?
Besides Ranch View Elementary School, Naperville Cusd 203 also operates Naperville Central High School (2,589 students), Naperville North High School (2,467 students), and Kennedy Junior High School (937 students). See the Naperville Cusd 203 district page for the complete list.