Enrollment
311
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.8:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+6% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Westfield Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Westfield Elem School
Westfield Elem School is a mid-sized elementary school in Glen Ellyn, Illinois, enrolling 311 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 311 students, its enrollment sits close to the Illinois median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 96% of the 3,845 Illinois schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Its student body is led by White (60%) and Hispanic or Latino (17%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 60/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.6% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Glen Ellyn's elementary schools, it stands alongside Benjamin Franklin Elem School (581 students): Westfield Elem School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.8:1 vs 14.9:1).
Ccsd 89 also operates Glen Crest Middle School (723 students) and Briar Glen Elem School (523 students) alongside Westfield 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 Westfield Elem School compares
Westfield 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$18,155
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Ccsd 89, which includes Westfield Elem School.
$18,155
Per student
+7%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 71.0%
State 24.4%
Federal 4.6%
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 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
- 723
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- 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.
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 (~311 students)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Westfield Elem School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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