Enrollment
320
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Carol Stream, IL
Western Trails Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Western Trails Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 171047001269
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Western Trails Elem School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #3 of 6
- elementary schools in Carol Stream · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.7:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 320
- students enrolled
Western Trails Elem School has class sizes smaller than 86% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Western Trails Elem School ranks #3 of 6 elementary schools in Carol Stream, IL.
School address
NCES ID 171047001269 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.7:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Western Trails Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Western Trails Elem School
Western Trails Elem School is a mid-sized elementary school in Carol Stream, Illinois, enrolling 320 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 10.7:1, Western Trails Elem School is leaner than roughly 86% of Illinois schools and 24% under the state's 14:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
With 320 students, its enrollment sits close to the Illinois median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (34%) and White (34%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 72/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.7% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Ccsd 93 spends $24,882 per pupil, 46% above the Illinois average, a better-resourced district than most.
Among Carol Stream's elementary schools, it stands alongside Spring Trail Elementary School (486 students): Western Trails Elem School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (10.7:1 vs 20.5:1).
Ccsd 93 also operates Jay Stream Middle School (572 students) and Stratford Middle School (520 students) alongside Western Trails 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 Trails Elem School compares
Western Trails 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 | 10.7:1 | ▼ 24% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 320 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.7:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
320
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
10.7:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 14% in Illinois - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
24.7%
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
$24,882
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
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 320 Top 60% in Illinois - larger than 40% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 27.0
Students per teacher 10.7:1 -24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 171047001269
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 34.4%
White 33.8%
Asian 21.3%
African American 6.6%
Two or More 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 34.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.7, Western Trails Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 24.7%
In-school suspensions 1
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Ccsd 93, which includes Western Trails Elem School.
$24,882
Per student
+46%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+50%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 69.1%
State 25.5%
Federal 5.4%
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 Trails Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jay Stream Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Stratford Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cloverdale Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Heritage Lakes Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Carol Stream Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Western Trails Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 572
- Students per teacher
- 8.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 520
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 466
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 420
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 396
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Similar elementary schools in Carol Stream
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Spring Trail Elementary School
Standard public school
486 students 20.5:1 students per teacher
Cloverdale Elem School
Standard public school
466 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Heritage Lakes Elem School
Standard public school
420 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
Carol Stream Elem School
Standard public school
396 students 14:1 students per teacher
Roy De Shane Elementary School
Standard public school
185 students 8:1 students per teacher
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Frequently asked questions about Western Trails Elem School
How many students attend Western Trails Elem School?
Western Trails Elem School has 320 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Carol Stream, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Western Trails Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Western Trails Elem School is 10.7:1, which is 24% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 32% 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 Trails Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Western Trails Elem School is Hispanic or Latino at 34.4% of enrollment, in Carol Stream, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Western Trails Elem School?
Western Trails Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (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 Trails Elem School rank among elementary schools in Carol Stream?
By Resource Investment Index, Western Trails Elem School ranks #3 of 6 elementary schools in Carol Stream, 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 Carol Stream on the city page.
Is Western Trails Elem School a good school?
Western Trails Elem School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% 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 Ccsd 93?
Besides Western Trails Elem School, Ccsd 93 also operates Jay Stream Middle School (572 students), Stratford Middle School (520 students), and Cloverdale Elem School (466 students). See the Ccsd 93 district page for the complete list.