Enrollment
499
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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
- 16.4:1
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.4:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Western Avenue Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Western Avenue Elem School
Western Avenue Elem School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Flossmoor, Illinois, enrolling 499 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 499 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by African American (49%) and White (22%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 67/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.6% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Flossmoor's public schools, it stands alongside Flossmoor Hills Elem School (357 students): Western Avenue Elem School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16.4:1 vs 14.8:1).
Flossmoor Sd 161 also operates Parker Junior High School (822 students) and Flossmoor Hills Elem School (357 students) alongside Western Avenue Elem 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 Western Avenue Elem School compares
Western Avenue Elem 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 | 16.4:1 | ▲ 17% | 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
16.4:1
Leaner classes than 35% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
499
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
16.4:1
students per teacher
- 17% 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
$13,824
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Flossmoor Sd 161, which includes Western Avenue Elem School.
$13,824
Per student
-19%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 61.9%
State 29.8%
Federal 8.3%
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 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 | Lower 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
- 822
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 357
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 319
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 305
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar other schools in Flossmoor
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~499 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.4:1)
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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.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Western Avenue Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Western Avenue Elem School is 16.4:1, which is 17% 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 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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Western Avenue Elem School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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