- Enrollment
- 1,048
- Students per teacher
- 9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · West Chicago, IL
Turner Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Turner Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 174155004163
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Turner Elem School earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of Illinois schools.
- #6 of 7
- elementary schools in West Chicago · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 349
- students enrolled
Turner Elem School has class sizes smaller than 71% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Turner Elem School ranks #6 of 7 elementary schools in West Chicago, IL.
School address
District: West Chicago Esd 33 · Illinois
NCES ID 174155004163 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Turner Elem School held near 295 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 29.0 → 29.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 174155004163 · West Chicago, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
349 enr · 12:1 · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: Leman Middle School (1,048 students)
Turner Elem School held near 295 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE held 29.0 → 29.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Turner Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Leman Middle S
Leman Middle School
1,048 students
- Gary Elementar
Gary Elementary School
425 students
- Wegner Element 384
Wegner Elementary School
384 students
- Indian Knoll E 375
Indian Knoll Elem School
375 students
- Currier Elemen 359
Currier Elementary School
359 students
- This school 349
Turner Elem School
349 students
What this shows Turner Elem School reports 349 students on the CCD universe file.
How Turner Elem School compares
Turner 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 | 12:1 | ▼ 14% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 349 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
349
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
12:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 29% in Illinois - lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
16.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$28,160
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
1
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 85.7%
White 10.6%
African American 2.0%
Two or More 1.1%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 85.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.4, Turner Elem School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for West Chicago Esd 33 reports $28,160 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Turner Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leman Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gary Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wegner Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Indian Knoll Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Currier Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Turner Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 425
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 384
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 375
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
- Enrollment
- 359
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Similar elementary schools in West Chicago
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Gary Elementary School
Standard public school
425 students 11.8:1 students per teacher
Wegner Elementary School
Standard public school
384 students 11.3:1 students per teacher
Indian Knoll Elem School
Standard public school
375 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
Currier Elementary School
Standard public school
359 students 10.9:1 students per teacher
Pioneer Elem School
Standard public school
292 students 9.4:1 students per teacher
Benjamin Middle School
Standard public school
259 students 10.8:1 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 (~349 students)
Frequently asked questions about Turner Elem School
How many students attend Turner Elem School?
Turner Elem School has 349 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in West Chicago, IL. CCD year-over-year: 282 (2022-23) → 295 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Turner Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Turner Elem School is 12:1, which is 14% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 24% 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 Turner Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Turner Elem School is Hispanic or Latino at 85.7% of enrollment, in West Chicago, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Turner Elem School?
Turner Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (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 Turner Elem School rank among elementary schools in West Chicago?
By Resource Investment Index, Turner Elem School ranks #6 of 7 elementary schools in West Chicago, 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 West Chicago on the city page.
What other schools are in West Chicago Esd 33?
Besides Turner Elem School, West Chicago Esd 33 also operates Leman Middle School (1,048 students), Gary Elementary School (425 students), and Wegner Elementary School (384 students). See the West Chicago Esd 33 district page for the complete list.