Enrollment
325
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Naperville, IL
V Blanche Graham Elementary
Federal NCES profile for V Blanche Graham Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 174169001617
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
V Blanche Graham Elementary earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #6 of 27
- elementary schools in Naperville · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.3:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 325
- students enrolled
V Blanche Graham Elementary has class sizes larger than 82% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, V Blanche Graham Elementary ranks #6 of 27 elementary schools in Naperville, IL.
School address
District: Indian Prairie Cusd 204 · Illinois
NCES ID 174169001617 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.3:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+16% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How V Blanche Graham Elementary compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at V Blanche Graham Elementary
V Blanche Graham Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Naperville, Illinois, enrolling 325 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 325 students, its enrollment sits close to the Illinois median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 94% of the 3,845 Illinois schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Its student body is led by White (42%) and Asian (35%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 68/100).
10.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Naperville's elementary schools, it stands alongside Elmwood Elem School (726 students): V Blanche Graham Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16.3:1 vs 16.1:1).
Indian Prairie Cusd 204 also operates Neuqua Valley High School (3,018 students) and Waubonsie Valley High School (2,849 students) alongside V Blanche Graham Elementary.
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 V Blanche Graham Elementary compares
V Blanche Graham Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.3:1 | ▲ 16% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 325 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
325
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 82% in Illinois - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
10.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$17,239
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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 42.2%
Asian 35.4%
Two or More 9.5%
African American 5.8%
Hispanic or Latino 5.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Largest group: White at 42.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.1, V Blanche Graham Elementary is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Indian Prairie Cusd 204, which includes V Blanche Graham Elementary.
$17,239
Per student
+1%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+4%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 64.4%
State 30.8%
Federal 4.8%
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 V Blanche Graham Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neuqua Valley High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Waubonsie Valley High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Metea Valley High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Francis Granger Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Scullen Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to V Blanche Graham Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,018
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 2,849
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 2,766
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,011
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 948
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar elementary schools in Naperville
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Elmwood Elem School
Standard public school
726 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
May Watts Elementary School
Standard public school
668 students 19.1:1 students per teacher
Steeple Run Elem School
Standard public school
622 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
Beebe Elem School
Standard public school
619 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Mill Street Elem School
Standard public school
600 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
Mary Lou Cowlishaw Elementary
Standard public school
589 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary 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 (~325 students)
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Frequently asked questions about V Blanche Graham Elementary
How many students attend V Blanche Graham Elementary?
V Blanche Graham Elementary has 325 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Naperville, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at V Blanche Graham Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at V Blanche Graham Elementary is 16.3:1, which is 16% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of V Blanche Graham Elementary?
The largest demographic group at V Blanche Graham Elementary is White at 42.2% of enrollment, in Naperville, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for V Blanche Graham Elementary?
V Blanche Graham Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does V Blanche Graham Elementary rank among elementary schools in Naperville?
By Resource Investment Index, V Blanche Graham Elementary ranks #6 of 27 elementary schools in Naperville, 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 Naperville on the city page.
Is V Blanche Graham Elementary a good school?
V Blanche Graham Elementary earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools. 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 Indian Prairie Cusd 204?
Besides V Blanche Graham Elementary, Indian Prairie Cusd 204 also operates Neuqua Valley High School (3,018 students), Waubonsie Valley High School (2,849 students), and Metea Valley High School (2,766 students). See the Indian Prairie Cusd 204 district page for the complete list.
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