- Enrollment
- 621
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 174035004059
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 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 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #9 of 10
- elementary schools in Lombard · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.2:1
- students per teacher
- 354
- students enrolled
Schafer Elem School has class sizes near the Illinois median. 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 →
NCES CCD universe card
School universe 174035004059 · Lombard, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
354 enr · 12.2:1 · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Jackson Middle School (621 students)
Resource Investment Index #9 of 10 elementary schools in Lombard. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Schafer Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jackson Middle
Jackson Middle School
621 students
- North Elem Sch
North Elem School
434 students
- Westmore Elem
Westmore Elem School
432 students
- Ardmore Elem S
Ardmore Elem School
425 students
- Jefferson Midd
Jefferson Middle School
375 students
- This school
Schafer Elem School
354 students
What this shows Schafer Elem School reports 354 students on the CCD universe file.
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 | 12.2:1 | ▼ 13% | 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
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% 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
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 31% in Illinois - lower ratio than 69% 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
$22,608
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
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.
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
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Sd 45 Dupage County, which includes Schafer Elem School.
$22,608
Per student
+24%
vs Illinois
Avg $18,196
+28%
vs U.S.
Avg $17,658
Revenue mix
Local 62.0%
State 31.0%
Federal 7.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2022-23 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 | Similar 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 | Lower 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
- 434
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 432
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 425
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 375
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar elementary schools in Lombard
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Madison Elementary School
Standard public school
477 students 11.6:1 students per teacher
Westmore Elem School
Standard public school
432 students 16:1 students per teacher
Wm Hammerschmidt Elem School
Standard public school
381 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
Butterfield Elem School
Standard public school
293 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Manor Hill Elem School
Standard public school
285 students 10.2:1 students per teacher
Pleasant Lane Elem School
Standard public school
245 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
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 (~354 students)
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 12.2:1, which is 13% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 22% 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 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 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.
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.
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