- Enrollment
- 822
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Flossmoor, IL
Western Avenue Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Western Avenue Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 171542001853
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Western Avenue Elem School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Flossmoor · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.6:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 499
- students enrolled
Western Avenue Elem School has class sizes larger than 84% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Western Avenue Elem School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Flossmoor, IL.
School address
District: Flossmoor Sd 161 · Illinois
NCES ID 171542001853 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+28 students YoY
Western Avenue Elem School grew from 491 students in 2022-23 to 519 in 2023-24 (+5.7%).
Teacher FTE added 30.3 → 31.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+28 students YoY 171542001853 · Flossmoor, IL Other · SMALL · TRAD
499 enr · 16.6:1 · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Parker Junior High School (822 students)
Western Avenue Elem School grew from 491 students in 2022-23 to 519 in 2023-24 (+5.7%). Teacher FTE added 30.3 → 31.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Western Avenue Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Parker Junior
Parker Junior High School
822 students
- This school
Western Avenue Elem School
499 students
- Flossmoor Hill
Flossmoor Hills Elem School
357 students
- Heather Hill E 319
Heather Hill Elem School
319 students
- Serena Hills E 305
Serena Hills Elem School
305 students
What this shows Western Avenue Elem School reports 499 students on the CCD universe file.
How Western Avenue Elem School compares
Western Avenue Elem School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.6:1 | ▲ 19% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 499 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
499
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 84% in Illinois - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
23.6%
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
$18,170
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
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 + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 48.9%
White 22.0%
Hispanic or Latino 16.2%
Two or More 12.2%
Asian 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 48.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.1, Western Avenue Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Flossmoor Sd 161 reports $18,170 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Western Avenue Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parker Junior High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Flossmoor Hills Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Heather Hill Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Serena Hills Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Western Avenue Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 357
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 319
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 305
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar other schools in Flossmoor
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~499 students)
Frequently asked questions about Western Avenue Elem School
How many students attend Western Avenue Elem School?
Western Avenue Elem School has 499 students enrolled. It is a public school in Flossmoor, IL. CCD year-over-year: 491 (2022-23) → 519 (2023-24), up 28.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Western Avenue Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Western Avenue Elem School is 16.6:1, which is 19% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Western Avenue Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Western Avenue Elem School is African American at 48.9% of enrollment, in Flossmoor, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Western Avenue Elem School?
Western Avenue Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical 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 Western Avenue Elem School rank among public schools in Flossmoor?
By Resource Investment Index, Western Avenue Elem School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Flossmoor, 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 Flossmoor on the city page.
What other schools are in Flossmoor Sd 161?
Besides Western Avenue Elem School, Flossmoor Sd 161 also operates Parker Junior High School (822 students), Flossmoor Hills Elem School (357 students), and Heather Hill Elem School (319 students). See the Flossmoor Sd 161 district page for the complete list.