- Enrollment
- 1,635
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Western Avenue Elem School held near 335 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 27.8 → 28.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 171638001957 · Geneva, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
338 enr · 12.5:1 · RII 67
Nearest enrollment peer: Geneva Community High School (1,635 students)
Western Avenue Elem School held near 335 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 27.8 → 28.5 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
- Geneva Communi
Geneva Community High School
1,635 students
- Geneva Middle 623
Geneva Middle Sch North
623 students
- Geneva Middle 613
Geneva Middle Sch South
613 students
- Williamsburg E 439
Williamsburg Elem School
439 students
- Harrison Stree 409
Harrison Street Elem School
409 students
- This school 338
Western Avenue Elem School
338 students
What this shows Western Avenue Elem School reports 338 students on the CCD universe file.
How Western Avenue Elem School compares
Western Avenue Elem School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$20,336
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
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.
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
District finance for Geneva Cusd 304 reports $20,336 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- 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
Nationwide elementary 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 (~338 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 344 (2022-23) → 335 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
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, 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 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.
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.