- Enrollment
- 395
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Westmont, IL
South School
Federal NCES profile for South School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 174198006227
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also one of the smallest schools in Illinois.
- #5 of 6
- public schools in Westmont · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.3:1
- students per teacher
- 53
- students enrolled
South School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South School ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Westmont, IL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
South School held near 54 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 4.0 → 3.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 174198006227 · Westmont, IL Other · SMALL · TRAD
53 enr · 13.3:1 · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Westmont High School (395 students)
South School held near 54 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 4.0 → 3.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
South School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Westmont High
Westmont High School
395 students
- J T Manning El
J T Manning Elem School
386 students
- Westmont Jr Hi
Westmont Jr High School
302 students
- C E Miller Ele
C E Miller Elem School
194 students
- This school 53
South School
53 students
What this shows South School reports 53 students on the CCD universe file.
How South School compares
South 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 | 13.3:1 | ▼ 5% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 53 | top 99% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
53
Bigger than 6% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 46% in Illinois - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$30,480
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
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.
Student demographics
White 58.5%
Hispanic or Latino 20.8%
Asian 7.5%
Two or More 7.5%
African American 5.7%
Largest group: White at 58.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.0, South School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Cusd 201 reports $30,480 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How South School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westmont High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| J T Manning Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Westmont Jr High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| C E Miller Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 386
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 302
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 194
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Nationwide other 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 (~53 students)
Frequently asked questions about South School
How many students attend South School?
South School has 53 students enrolled. It is a public school in Westmont, IL. CCD year-over-year: 56 (2022-23) → 54 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at South School?
The student-teacher ratio at South School is 13.3:1, which is 5% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 15% 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 South School?
The largest demographic group at South School is White at 58.5% of enrollment, in Westmont, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South School?
South School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does South School rank among public schools in Westmont?
By Resource Investment Index, South School ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Westmont, 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 Westmont on the city page.
What other schools are in Cusd 201?
Besides South School, Cusd 201 also operates Westmont High School (395 students), J T Manning Elem School (386 students), and Westmont Jr High School (302 students). See the Cusd 201 district page for the complete list.