Enrollment
53
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
4.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.3:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-5% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How South School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at South School
South School is a small combined-grade school in Westmont, Illinois, enrolling 53 students.
At 13.3:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Illinois median, within a few percentage points of the 14:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 99% of Illinois schools, with 53 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by White (59%) and Hispanic or Latino (21%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 60/100).
The surrounding Cusd 201 spends $26,265 per pupil, 54% above the Illinois average, a better-resourced district than most.
Cusd 201 also operates Westmont High School (395 students) and J T Manning Elem School (386 students) alongside South 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 South School compares
South 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$26,265
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
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cusd 201, which includes South School.
$26,265
Per student
+54%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+58%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 70.6%
State 24.5%
Federal 5.0%
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 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
- 395
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Illinois, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~53 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.3:1)
Next steps
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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.
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. 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.
Is South School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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