- Enrollment
- 621
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lombard, IL
Westmore Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Westmore Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 174035004061
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Westmore Elem School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #2 of 10
- elementary schools in Lombard · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 432
- students enrolled
Westmore Elem School has class sizes larger than 79% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Westmore Elem School ranks #2 of 10 elementary schools in Lombard, IL.
School address
District: Sd 45 Dupage County · Illinois
NCES ID 174035004061 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD universe card
School universe 174035004061 · Lombard, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
432 enr · 16:1 · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Jackson Middle School (621 students)
Resource Investment Index #2 of 10 elementary schools in Lombard. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Westmore Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jackson Middle
Jackson Middle School
621 students
- North Elem Sch
North Elem School
434 students
- This school
Westmore Elem School
432 students
- Ardmore Elem S
Ardmore Elem School
425 students
- Jefferson Midd
Jefferson Middle School
375 students
- Schafer Elem S
Schafer Elem School
354 students
What this shows Westmore Elem School reports 432 students on the CCD universe file.
How Westmore Elem School compares
Westmore 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 | 16:1 | ▲ 14% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 432 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
432
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
16:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 79% in Illinois - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$22,608
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
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
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 52.5%
Hispanic or Latino 23.8%
Two or More 8.6%
African American 8.3%
Asian 6.7%
Largest group: White at 52.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.9, Westmore 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 Sd 45 Dupage County, which includes Westmore Elem School.
$22,608
Per student
+24%
vs Illinois
Avg $18,196
+28%
vs U.S.
Avg $17,658
Revenue mix
Local 62.0%
State 31.0%
Federal 7.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2022-23 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Westmore Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ardmore Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Schafer Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Westmore Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 434
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 425
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 375
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 354
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar elementary schools in Lombard
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Madison Elementary School
Standard public school
477 students 11.6:1 students per teacher
Wm Hammerschmidt Elem School
Standard public school
381 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
Schafer Elem School
Standard public school
354 students 12.2:1 students per teacher
Butterfield Elem School
Standard public school
293 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Manor Hill Elem School
Standard public school
285 students 10.2:1 students per teacher
Pleasant Lane Elem School
Standard public school
245 students 13.6:1 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 (~432 students)
Frequently asked questions about Westmore Elem School
How many students attend Westmore Elem School?
Westmore Elem School has 432 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lombard, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westmore Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Westmore Elem School is 16:1, which is 14% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Westmore Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Westmore Elem School is White at 52.5% of enrollment, in Lombard, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Westmore Elem School?
Westmore Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (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 Westmore Elem School rank among elementary schools in Lombard?
By Resource Investment Index, Westmore Elem School ranks #2 of 10 elementary schools in Lombard, 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 Lombard on the city page.
What other schools are in Sd 45 Dupage County?
Besides Westmore Elem School, Sd 45 Dupage County also operates Jackson Middle School (621 students), North Elem School (434 students), and Ardmore Elem School (425 students). See the Sd 45 Dupage County district page for the complete list.
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