- Enrollment
- 723
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Glen Ellyn, IL
Westfield Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Westfield Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 62/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 174050004080
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Westfield Elem School earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #2 of 4
- elementary schools in Glen Ellyn · Resource Index
- 62
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 311
- students enrolled
Westfield Elem School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Westfield Elem School ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Glen Ellyn, IL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Westfield Elem School held near 305 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 21.1 → 23.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 174050004080 · Glen Ellyn, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
311 enr · 14.8:1 · RII 62
Nearest enrollment peer: Glen Crest Middle School (723 students)
Westfield Elem School held near 305 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 21.1 → 23.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Westfield Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Glen Crest Mid
Glen Crest Middle School
723 students
- Briar Glen Ele
Briar Glen Elem School
523 students
- Park View Elem
Park View Elem School
390 students
- Arbor View Ele
Arbor View Elem School
313 students
- This school
Westfield Elem School
311 students
What this shows Westfield Elem School reports 311 students on the CCD universe file.
How Westfield Elem School compares
Westfield 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 | 14.8:1 | ▲ 6% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 311 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
311
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 67% in Illinois - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
9.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$19,248
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
1
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 59.5%
Hispanic or Latino 17.4%
Asian 9.3%
African American 7.1%
Two or More 6.8%
Largest group: White at 59.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.7, Westfield Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Ccsd 89 reports $19,248 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Westfield Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glen Crest Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Briar Glen Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Park View Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Arbor View Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Westfield Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 523
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 390
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 313
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Similar elementary schools in Glen Ellyn
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~311 students)
Frequently asked questions about Westfield Elem School
How many students attend Westfield Elem School?
Westfield Elem School has 311 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Glen Ellyn, IL. CCD year-over-year: 306 (2022-23) → 305 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westfield Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Westfield Elem School is 14.8:1, which is 6% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Westfield Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Westfield Elem School is White at 59.5% of enrollment, in Glen Ellyn, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Westfield Elem School?
Westfield Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 62/100 (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 Westfield Elem School rank among elementary schools in Glen Ellyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Westfield Elem School ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Glen Ellyn, 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 Glen Ellyn on the city page.
What other schools are in Ccsd 89?
Besides Westfield Elem School, Ccsd 89 also operates Glen Crest Middle School (723 students), Briar Glen Elem School (523 students), and Park View Elem School (390 students). See the Ccsd 89 district page for the complete list.