Enrollment
354
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lombard, IL
Schafer Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Schafer Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 174035004059
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 4
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Schafer Elem School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of Illinois schools.
- #9 of 10
- elementary schools in Lombard · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.6:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 354
- students enrolled
Schafer Elem School has class sizes smaller than 77% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Schafer Elem School ranks #9 of 10 elementary schools in Lombard, IL.
School address
District: Sd 45 Dupage County · Illinois
NCES ID 174035004059 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.6:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Schafer Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Schafer Elem School
Schafer Elem School is a mid-sized elementary school in Lombard, Illinois, enrolling 354 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 354 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 led by Hispanic or Latino (64%) and White (23%) (diversity index 53/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 38.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Sd 45 Dupage County spends $21,492 per pupil, 26% above the Illinois average, a better-resourced district than most.
Among Lombard's elementary schools, it stands alongside Madison Elementary School (477 students): Schafer Elem School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (11.6:1 vs 11.5:1).
Sd 45 Dupage County also operates Jackson Middle School (621 students) and North Elem School (434 students) alongside Schafer Elem 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 Schafer Elem School compares
Schafer 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 | 11.6:1 | ▼ 17% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 354 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.6:1
Leaner classes than 81% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
354
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
11.6:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 23% in Illinois - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
38.4%
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
$21,492
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
2
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 354 Top 53% in Illinois - larger than 47% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 29.0
Students per teacher 11.6:1 -17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 174035004059
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 63.6%
White 23.4%
African American 7.6%
Two or More 3.1%
Asian 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 63.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.4, Schafer Elem School 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 38.4%
In-school suspensions 2
Out-of-school suspensions 3
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Sd 45 Dupage County, which includes Schafer Elem School.
$21,492
Per student
+26%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 62.0%
State 31.0%
Federal 7.0%
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 Schafer Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westmore Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ardmore Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Schafer Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 621
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 434
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 432
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 425
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 375
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar elementary schools in Lombard
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Madison Elementary School
Standard public school
477 students 11.5:1 students per teacher
Westmore Elem School
Standard public school
432 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
Wm Hammerschmidt Elem School
Standard public school
381 students 14:1 students per teacher
Butterfield Elem School
Standard public school
293 students 13.5:1 students per teacher
Manor Hill Elem School
Standard public school
285 students 8.7:1 students per teacher
Pleasant Lane Elem School
Standard public school
245 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Schafer Elem School
How many students attend Schafer Elem School?
Schafer Elem School has 354 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lombard, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Schafer Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Schafer Elem School is 11.6:1, which is 17% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 26% 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 Schafer Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Schafer Elem School is Hispanic or Latino at 63.6% of enrollment, in Lombard, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Schafer Elem School?
Schafer Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Schafer Elem School rank among elementary schools in Lombard?
By Resource Investment Index, Schafer Elem School ranks #9 of 10 elementary schools in Lombard, 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 Lombard on the city page.
Is Schafer Elem School a good school?
Schafer Elem School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of 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 Sd 45 Dupage County?
Besides Schafer Elem School, Sd 45 Dupage County also operates Jackson Middle School (621 students), North Elem School (434 students), and Westmore Elem School (432 students). See the Sd 45 Dupage County district page for the complete list.