- Enrollment
- 3,641
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · North Aurora, IL
Schneider Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Schneider Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 170471000166
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Schneider Elem School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of Illinois schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in North Aurora · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.6:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 361
- students enrolled
Schneider Elem School has class sizes smaller than 85% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Schneider Elem School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in North Aurora, IL.
School address
District: Aurora West Usd 129 · Illinois
NCES ID 170471000166 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Schneider Elem School held near 338 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 34.0 → 29.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 170471000166 · North Aurora, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
361 enr · 10.6:1 · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: West Aurora High School (3,641 students)
Schneider Elem School held near 338 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 34.0 → 29.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Schneider Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Aurora Hi
West Aurora High School
3,641 students
- Washington Mid 690
Washington Middle School
690 students
- Herget Middle 594
Herget Middle School
594 students
- Jefferson Midd 577
Jefferson Middle School
577 students
- Freeman Elem S 529
Freeman Elem School
529 students
- This school 361
Schneider Elem School
361 students
What this shows Schneider Elem School reports 361 students on the CCD universe file.
How Schneider Elem School compares
Schneider Elem 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 | 10.6:1 | ▼ 24% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 361 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.6:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
361
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
10.6:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 15% in Illinois - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
16.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$16,379
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
37
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 66.2%
White 20.2%
Two or More 6.1%
African American 5.8%
Asian 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 66.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.4, Schneider Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Aurora West Usd 129 reports $16,379 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Schneider Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Aurora High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Herget Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Freeman Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Schneider Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 690
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 594
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 577
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 529
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar elementary schools in North Aurora
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 (~361 students)
Frequently asked questions about Schneider Elem School
How many students attend Schneider Elem School?
Schneider Elem School has 361 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in North Aurora, IL. CCD year-over-year: 342 (2022-23) → 338 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Schneider Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Schneider Elem School is 10.6:1, which is 24% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 32% 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 Schneider Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Schneider Elem School is Hispanic or Latino at 66.2% of enrollment, in North Aurora, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Schneider Elem School?
Schneider Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 Schneider Elem School rank among public schools in North Aurora?
By Resource Investment Index, Schneider Elem School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in North Aurora, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Aurora West Usd 129?
Besides Schneider Elem School, Aurora West Usd 129 also operates West Aurora High School (3,641 students), Washington Middle School (690 students), and Herget Middle School (594 students). See the Aurora West Usd 129 district page for the complete list.