- Enrollment
- 789
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
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 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 173474003658
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 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 54/100 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
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.4:1
- 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 →
NCES CCD universe card
School universe 173474003658 · Schaumburg, IL Elementary · MID · TRAD
572 enr · 12.4:1 · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Michael Collins Elem School (789 students)
Resource Investment Index #8 of 11 elementary schools in Schaumburg. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Winston Churchill Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Michael Collin
Michael Collins Elem School
789 students
- Robert Frost J
Robert Frost Jhs
737 students
- Margaret Mead
Margaret Mead Jhs
702 students
- Jane Addams Jh
Jane Addams Jhs
695 students
- Dwight D Eisen
Dwight D Eisenhower Jhs
662 students
- This school
Winston Churchill Elem School
572 students
What this shows Winston Churchill Elem School reports 572 students on the CCD universe file.
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 | 12.4:1 | ▼ 11% | 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
12.4:1
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
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 34% in Illinois - lower ratio than 66% 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
$20,497
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
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.
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
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Schaumburg Ccsd 54, which includes Winston Churchill Elem School.
$20,497
Per student
+13%
vs Illinois
Avg $18,196
+16%
vs U.S.
Avg $17,658
Revenue mix
Local 65.0%
State 29.5%
Federal 5.5%
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 Winston Churchill Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Collins Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher 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
- 737
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 702
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 695
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 662
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 14.9:1 students per teacher
Jane Addams Jhs
Standard public school
695 students 11.6:1 students per teacher
Hoover Math and Science Academy
Standard public school
640 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
Buzz Aldrin Elem School
Standard public school
567 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
Campanelli Elem School
Standard public school
555 students 15:1 students per teacher
Everett Dirksen Elementary Sch
Standard public school
527 students 14.2:1 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 (~572 students)
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 12.4:1, which is 11% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 21% 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 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 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.
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.
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