Enrollment
572
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Schaumburg, IL
Winston Churchill Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Winston Churchill Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 173474003658
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Winston Churchill Elem School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #8 of 11
- elementary schools in Schaumburg · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.7:1
- students per teacher
- 572
- students enrolled
Winston Churchill Elem School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Winston Churchill Elem School ranks #8 of 11 elementary schools in Schaumburg, IL.
School address
District: Schaumburg Ccsd 54 · Illinois
NCES ID 173474003658 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
46.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.7:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-9% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Winston Churchill Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Winston Churchill Elem School
Winston Churchill Elem School is a mid-sized elementary school in Schaumburg, Illinois, enrolling 572 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 572 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by White (39%) and Asian (30%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 70/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.6% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Schaumburg's elementary schools, it stands alongside Michael Collins Elem School (789 students): Winston Churchill Elem School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12.7:1 vs 13.8:1).
Schaumburg Ccsd 54 also operates Michael Collins Elem School (789 students) and Robert Frost Jhs (737 students) alongside Winston Churchill 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 Winston Churchill Elem School compares
Winston Churchill 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 | 12.7:1 | ▼ 9% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 572 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
572
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 37% in Illinois - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
23.6%
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
$19,058
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
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 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 572 Top 23% in Illinois - larger than 77% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 46.0
Students per teacher 12.7:1 -9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 173474003658
Student demographics
White 38.8%
Asian 30.2%
Hispanic or Latino 22.6%
African American 4.2%
Two or More 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 38.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.4, Winston Churchill 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 23.6%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 2
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Schaumburg Ccsd 54, which includes Winston Churchill Elem School.
$19,058
Per student
+12%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 65.0%
State 29.5%
Federal 5.5%
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 Winston Churchill Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Collins Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Robert Frost Jhs | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Margaret Mead Jhs | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jane Addams Jhs | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dwight D Eisenhower Jhs | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Winston Churchill Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 789
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
- Enrollment
- 737
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 702
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 695
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 662
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar elementary schools in Schaumburg
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Michael Collins Elem School
Standard public school
789 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Jane Addams Jhs
Standard public school
695 students 12.7:1 students per teacher
Hoover Math and Science Academy
Standard public school
640 students 13:1 students per teacher
Buzz Aldrin Elem School
Standard public school
567 students 11.7:1 students per teacher
Campanelli Elem School
Standard public school
555 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
Everett Dirksen Elementary Sch
Standard public school
527 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
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Frequently asked questions about Winston Churchill Elem School
How many students attend Winston Churchill Elem School?
Winston Churchill Elem School has 572 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Schaumburg, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Winston Churchill Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Winston Churchill Elem School is 12.7:1, which is 9% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 19% 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 Winston Churchill Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Winston Churchill Elem School is White at 38.8% of enrollment, in Schaumburg, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Winston Churchill Elem School?
Winston Churchill Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (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 Winston Churchill Elem School rank among elementary schools in Schaumburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Winston Churchill Elem School ranks #8 of 11 elementary schools in Schaumburg, 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 Schaumburg on the city page.
Is Winston Churchill Elem School a good school?
Winston Churchill Elem School earns 53/100 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 Schaumburg Ccsd 54?
Besides Winston Churchill Elem School, Schaumburg Ccsd 54 also operates Michael Collins Elem School (789 students), Robert Frost Jhs (737 students), and Margaret Mead Jhs (702 students). See the Schaumburg Ccsd 54 district page for the complete list.