Enrollment
338
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Geneva, 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 67/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 171638001957
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 80
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Western Avenue Elem School earns 67/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #3 of 6
- elementary schools in Geneva · Resource Index
- 67
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.5:1
- students per teacher
- 338
- students enrolled
Western Avenue Elem School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Western Avenue Elem School ranks #3 of 6 elementary schools in Geneva, IL.
School address
District: Geneva Cusd 304 · Illinois
NCES ID 171638001957 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.5:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-11% 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 elementary school in Geneva, Illinois, enrolling 338 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 338 students, its enrollment sits close to the Illinois median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 99% of the 3,845 Illinois schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Its student body is predominantly White (86% of enrollment) (diversity index 25/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 8.0% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Geneva's elementary schools, it stands alongside Williamsburg Elem School (439 students): Western Avenue Elem School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12.5:1 vs 13.7:1).
Geneva Cusd 304 also operates Geneva Community High School (1,635 students) and Geneva Middle Sch North (623 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 | 12.5:1 | ▼ 11% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 338 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
338
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 35% in Illinois - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
8.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$19,653
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 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 86.1%
Hispanic or Latino 8.3%
Two or More 3.3%
Asian 1.5%
African American 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 86.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.0, Western Avenue Elem School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Geneva Cusd 304, which includes Western Avenue Elem School.
$19,653
Per student
+15%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 72.8%
State 22.2%
Federal 5.1%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geneva Community High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Geneva Middle Sch North | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Geneva Middle Sch South | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Williamsburg Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Harrison Street Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar 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
- 1,635
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 623
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 613
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 439
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 409
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
Similar elementary schools in Geneva
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Williamsburg Elem School
Standard public school
439 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Harrison Street Elem School
Standard public school
409 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
Mill Creek School
Standard public school
354 students 12.2:1 students per teacher
Heartland Elementary School
Standard public school
298 students 13:1 students per teacher
Fabyan Elementary School
Standard public school
217 students 12.1:1 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 (~338 students)
Next steps
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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 338 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Geneva, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Western Avenue Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Western Avenue Elem School is 12.5:1, which is 11% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 20% 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 Western Avenue Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Western Avenue Elem School is White at 86.1% of enrollment, in Geneva, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Western Avenue Elem School?
Western Avenue Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 67/100 (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 Western Avenue Elem School rank among elementary schools in Geneva?
By Resource Investment Index, Western Avenue Elem School ranks #3 of 6 elementary schools in Geneva, 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 Geneva on the city page.
Is Western Avenue Elem School a good school?
Western Avenue Elem School earns 67/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. 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 Geneva Cusd 304?
Besides Western Avenue Elem School, Geneva Cusd 304 also operates Geneva Community High School (1,635 students), Geneva Middle Sch North (623 students), and Geneva Middle Sch South (613 students). See the Geneva Cusd 304 district page for the complete list.
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