Enrollment
695
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cicero, IL
Warren Park School
Federal NCES profile for Warren Park School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 171020005153
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 7
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Warren Park School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Illinois schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #2 of 7
- schools in Cicero · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.7:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 695
- students enrolled
Warren Park School has class sizes larger than 78% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Warren Park School ranks #2 of 7 schools in Cicero, IL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
47.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.7:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Warren Park School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Warren Park School
Warren Park School is a large combined-grade school in Cicero, Illinois, enrolling 695 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 695 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (96% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 8/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 37.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Cicero Sd 99 spends $20,733 per pupil, 22% above the Illinois average, a better-resourced district than most.
Among Cicero's public schools, it stands alongside Abe Lincoln Elem School (717 students): Warren Park School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.7:1 vs 13.6:1).
Cicero Sd 99 also operates Unity Jr High School (1,919 students) and Abe Lincoln Elem School (717 students) alongside Warren Park 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 Warren Park School compares
Warren Park 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 | 15.7:1 | ▲ 12% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 695 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
695
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 78% in Illinois - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
37.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$20,733
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
11
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 695 Top 14% in Illinois - larger than 86% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 47.0
Students per teacher 15.7:1 +12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 171020005153
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 96.1%
African American 3.0%
Asian 0.4%
Two or More 0.3%
White 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 96.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 7.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 7.6, Warren Park School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 37.3%
In-school suspensions 11
Out-of-school suspensions 22
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cicero Sd 99, which includes Warren Park School.
$20,733
Per student
+22%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 18.7%
State 68.1%
Federal 13.3%
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 Warren Park School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unity Jr High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Abe Lincoln Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Woodrow Wilson Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sherlock Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cicero West Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Warren Park School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,919
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 717
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 622
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 583
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 557
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Similar other schools in Cicero
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Abe Lincoln Elem School
Standard public school
717 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
Sherlock Elem School
Standard public school
583 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Cicero West Elementary School
Standard public school
557 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
Columbus West Elementary School
Standard public school
534 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
Goodwin Elementary School
Standard public school
502 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
District 99 Early Childhood Ctr
Standard public school
232 students 27.2:1 students per teacher
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Warren Park School
How many students attend Warren Park School?
Warren Park School has 695 students enrolled. It is a public school in Cicero, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Warren Park School?
The student-teacher ratio at Warren Park School is 15.7:1, which is 12% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 0% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Warren Park School?
The largest demographic group at Warren Park School is Hispanic or Latino at 96.1% of enrollment, in Cicero, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Warren Park School?
Warren Park School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical 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 Warren Park School rank among schools in Cicero?
By Resource Investment Index, Warren Park School ranks #2 of 7 schools in Cicero, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Cicero on the city page.
Is Warren Park School a good school?
Warren Park School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Illinois schools. It is also less 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 Cicero Sd 99?
Besides Warren Park School, Cicero Sd 99 also operates Unity Jr High School (1,919 students), Abe Lincoln Elem School (717 students), and Woodrow Wilson Elem School (622 students). See the Cicero Sd 99 district page for the complete list.